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The phrase "holding back on" is correct and commonly used in written English.
It is used to describe refraining from doing something, usually used in the context of self restraint or control. For example: She wasn't sure if she wanted to spend the money on the new purse, so she was holding back on buying it.
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Hold one wrench tightly while holding back on the other.
Holding back on a full bailout, or at least delaying one, could suit E.U. officials.
"But the one challenge that is facing us is that companies are holding back on parties, they are holding back on décor, maybe not the best Champagne and maybe a little bit more low-key events".
But sometimes holding back on a compliment is just holding back on a compliment.
Generally, agents are holding back on submissions.
But they're holding back on funding.
Sturgeon is holding back on demands for fiscal autonomy.
Holding back on the watering, too, makes for hotter chillies.
There'll be no holding back on those 2 muppets".
roadshow, it seems like Mr. Mason is holding back on his dance moves.
She added that consumers were "fatigued" and holding back on upgrades.
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