Past tense for to hold (something) out towards someone
“Hold out your hand towards the pentacle, and chant the magic words.”
Past tense for to continue or last over a period
“I plan to persist with this lifestyle as long as my finances continue to hold out.”
Past tense for to resist or stand up to (something)
“He has, therefore, been quite unable to hold out against the curses and clamor of the land campaigners.”
Past tense for to stick to one's position, especially in the face of opposition
“Both parties hold out on their demands in the hope that their opponent will blink first.”
Past tense for to bring forward into existence or to introduce
Past tense for to tempt someone with
Past tense for to provide or make available
Past tense for to put forward for consideration
Past tense for to survive a difficult situation
Past tense for to politely or formally ask for
Past tense for to refuse to work as a protest
Past tense for to protrude or extend outwardly
Past tense for to show an unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to
Past tense for to open or spread out, especially from a folded position
Past tense for to resist or withstand something that is difficult to endure
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