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Discover LudwigThe phrase "holds out" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used to indicate that someone is offering something or to express endurance in a situation. Example: "She holds out hope that things will improve despite the challenges."
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holds out
verb
Third person singular of hold out
Exact(60)
But the book holds out hope.
Still, Mr. Castro holds out hope.
"We'll see how long the body holds out," he says.
For Mr. Meiri, only separation holds out hope.
"As long as our health holds out," says Ms. Lundgren.
Swiss holds out from its parent company Lufthansa.
Maria, 45, holds out a plastic dish of earth.
And the longer a dying language holds out, the better.
showbiz billionaire that Combs holds out as the endgame.
Still, Fielder holds out hope.
As ever, Heyward holds out hope.
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