hold in

verb

held in; holding in; holds in
Synonyms of hold innext
: to stop (an emotion) from being expressed
Don't hold your feelings in. Let them out.

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Federal enforcement of defense contracts Federal officials emphasized the responsibility defense contractors hold in securing sensitive information. — Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026 Lawmakers on the committee are saying he could be held in contempt. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026 Being held in contempt opens up a witness to criminal prosecution. — Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Now the tournaments are held in different years with the men's championship a year before the Olympics and the women's tourney two years before the Games. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hold in

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“Hold in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hold%20in. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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