as in holding up
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as in remaining
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
the ancient beliefs still held on in remote mountain villages
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as in waiting
to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something
hold on a minute—it's not your turn
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“Holding on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holding%20on. Accessed 9 Nov. 2024.
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