hold in
phrasal verb
held in; holding in; holds in
: to stop (an emotion) from being expressed
Don't hold your feelings in. Let them out.
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The European Commission, the executive arm of the EU, has been looking at how to use about 175 billion euros ($204 billion) in cash that has matured from frozen Russian assets held in Europe to further support Ukraine’s coffers.
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Silvia Amaro, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
Rose, Chico, and Tupac made their official debut at the annual Dunbar talent show, a staple event held in the school auditorium that brought out singers and rappers, dancers and actors, jugglers and ventriloquists.
—Jeff Pearlman, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
As part of the ceasefire, Hamas released the remaining 20 living hostages held in Gaza, while Israel released nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Trump’s victory lap came as hostages held in Gaza and Palestinian prisoners in Israel returned home.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 17 Oct. 2025
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Silvia Amaro, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
Rose, Chico, and Tupac made their official debut at the annual Dunbar talent show, a staple event held in the school auditorium that brought out singers and rappers, dancers and actors, jugglers and ventriloquists.
—Jeff Pearlman, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
As part of the ceasefire, Hamas released the remaining 20 living hostages held in Gaza, while Israel released nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Trump’s victory lap came as hostages held in Gaza and Palestinian prisoners in Israel returned home.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 17 Oct. 2025
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“Hold in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hold%20in. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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