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holding out
verb
Present participle of hold out
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The phrase "holding out" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to refer to someone who resists or refuses to do something. For example: "The protesters were holding out against the government's plans to build the new highway."
Exact(57)
I'm holding out hope".
Another is holding out.
I nodded, holding out my hand.
"Bob," he said, holding out his hand.
You make enemies by holding out.
"Here," I said, holding out my handkerchief.
Thank God the money was holding out.
Were you holding out on us?
Similar(3)
My luck held out.
CNN held out.
Others held out longer.
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