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holding (past)

verb

Definition of holding (past)

present participle of hold (past)

as in enduring (past)

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drawing out

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Velvet is a natural for drawing out the opulence of plum, but look to linen and leather for more earthy applications.

— Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026
But instead of drawing out that pursuit in conjunction with the Moon brothers’ case, Sugar tracks down Henry in Season 2’s opening frames.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026

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