as in to limit
to set bounds or an upper limit for
efforts to hold down taxes keep running up against the legislature's ingrained unwillingness to cut spending
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Recent Examples of hold down
Paul Davidson, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Another quirk is that, unlike in most Photoshop-like programs, holding down the Shift key doesn’t switch you to the hand tool for easily moving your canvas around.
—PC Magazine, 14 May 2025
Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 18 Nov. 2023
If the hold-down clamp is not tightened properly, the battery could move, allowing the positive terminal to contact the clamp and short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire, the company said.
—CBS News, 1 Nov. 2023
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Verb
President Donald Trump’s tariffs appear to be holding down inflation for now, especially for services such as air travel and hotels, as uncertainty dampens consumer demand.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Another quirk is that, unlike in most Photoshop-like programs, holding down the Shift key doesn’t switch you to the hand tool for easily moving your canvas around.
—PC Magazine, 14 May 2025
Noun
SpaceX tested the water deluge system several times since April, including on a pair of hold-down engine tests with the Super Heavy booster in August.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 18 Nov. 2023
If the hold-down clamp is not tightened properly, the battery could move, allowing the positive terminal to contact the clamp and short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire, the company said.
—CBS News, 1 Nov. 2023
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Verb
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Doubts over London’s stock market haven’t been limited to tech, though.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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Aurélien Colson, from the same institute, told Newsweek that Putin's response will be primarily military, but his options are limited to missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
Verb
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Evans told me in April the company’s game plan is to export the bitcoin treasury playbook around the world to unlock investors who may be restricted from – or can not easily access – a U.S. company like Strategy.—
Colin Harper,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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While Clark enjoys taking his animals to schools and community events, city regulations restrict him from bringing some species into urban areas.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2025
Noun
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More than one-third (40%) of the fund's holdings mature in six months or less, which limits interest-rate sensitivity.—
Catherine Brock,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The acquisition expands Reynolds’ international sports holdings.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
5 June 2025
Verb
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Entry to the holy cities has likewise been tightened.—
Juwayriah Wright,
Time,
4 June 2025
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The Xtreme 4 just tightens that formula even more, now for $130 less.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
4 June 2025
Noun
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The full moon in Sagittarius on June 11 is your cue to cut ties with outdated beliefs and reach toward something more aligned.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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At least seven of the people facing felony charges for aiding the fugitives have ties to Vanburen, according to authorities.—
Jack Brook,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Sarah Jessica Parker opted for a black tea-length lace dress with an exaggerated shoulder and a rhinestone collar.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
29 May 2025
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Creases catch the light even with the matte-gold paint of our test car, like the line ahead of the rear wheels that calls back to the collar on a traditional Korean garment.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 May 2025
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“Hold down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold%20down. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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