Noun penalized 10 yards for holding the holding of “not guilty” took everyone by surprise Adjective The troops were engaged in a holding action until reinforcements could arrive.
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On the Bears’ next possession, the 49ers helped fuel the touchdown march with a defensive holding violation by cornerback Charvarius Ward, again in a situation when the 49ers were getting off the field with a third-down stop. Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 13 Sep. 2022 The family’s most impressive official holding is the Crown Estate, a portfolio of assets that includes luxurious London properties worth $19.2 billion. Adam Taylor, Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2022 The royal family's website will change to a black holding page with the statement announcing the Queen's passing. Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 8 Sep. 2022 As the Southwest braces for a worsening water crisis, one of its major holding tanks faces a growing identity crisis.AZCentral.com, 6 Sep. 2022 The stein holding contest's early bird pricing is $20, plus a $2.85 fee, and includes a stein filled with beer. Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 2 Sep. 2022 The Cavaliers had a long pass play called back due to holding, then fumbled a punt snap, giving Westview the ball at the Clackamas 25. Scott Sepich, oregonlive, 2 Sep. 2022 It couldn’t be determined why the stock exchange filing put the firm’s holdings at 220 million shares before the sale or when Berkshire’s holding was reduced by 5 million shares. Selina Cheng, WSJ, 30 Aug. 2022 The water then flows from the silo into a large holding pond, where heavier metals and other elements drop out, forming a rainbow sludge. Eliza Griswold, The New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2022
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There were seven offensive penalties, most holding or false starts.oregonlive, 6 Sep. 2022 Like the non-holding call against TCU on the Frogs’ first touchdown drive. Kirk Bohls, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2020 It was established in 1997 to meet the needs of parents in the community, focusing on activities for parents of children birth to 3 years old and holding interactive sessions each month for families, according to the schools website. Charlie Lapastora, Fox News, 20 Apr. 2018 Here’s how holding office affects Florida lawmakers’ incomes But surprisingly, Florida lawmakers did not boost their incomes while in office. Kevin Fahey, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2017 Please explain how holding secret meetings on the health care bill relates to consent of the governed. Mary Schmich, chicagotribune.com, 27 June 2017 See More