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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."

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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?

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My luck held out.

CNN held out.

Others held out longer.

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