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"holding out for" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It is used when someone is waiting for something or refusing to accept a certain situation without getting a better one first. For example, "She is holding out for a bigger salary before she offers her services to the company."
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New World was holding out for 15%.
I'm still holding out for $2,500.
"I'm still holding out for that".
I'm holding out for 100.
And holding out for more.
He's holding out for one.
But he'd be holding out for Blondie.
He demurred, holding out for a snack.
I'm holding out for the Redneck.
Others are holding out for political favours.
I'm holding out for the thunder machine.
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