as in to postpone
to assign to a later time
the golf tournament had to be held over until the line of thunderstorms had passed through
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Recent Examples of hold over
SummerSlam 2025 will also mark the first time the event has been held over the course of two days, something Cardi helped announce back in September.
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Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 21 Apr. 2025
Curious if conspiracy theories have a hold over you?
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Immediately, Yumeko eagerly immerses herself into the varied games and bets at St. Dominic, rising in the ranks and threatening Kira’s hold over the student body.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 May 2025
Ancient Weapons and Organized Hunting Along with the wooden weapons, the site held over 1,500 flint tools and the butchered remains of over 50 horses.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 12 May 2025
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Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 21 Apr. 2025
Curious if conspiracy theories have a hold over you?
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Immediately, Yumeko eagerly immerses herself into the varied games and bets at St. Dominic, rising in the ranks and threatening Kira’s hold over the student body.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 May 2025
Ancient Weapons and Organized Hunting Along with the wooden weapons, the site held over 1,500 flint tools and the butchered remains of over 50 horses.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold over
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After a short discussion between the clubs and Major League Baseball, the game was postponed.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2025
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The Division 1 softball game between Poway and Ayala was postponed because of rain.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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At least three lawsuits have been filed against the company for delaying the features and circulating misleading iPhone 16 ads regarding Apple Intelligence.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2025
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Kristi Durbin, immunization and travel division manager at El Paso County Public Health, said parents delayed routine health care during the pandemic.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
25 May 2025
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The agreement appears to essentially lock in the exemptions in perpetuity, requiring any future Ukrainian legislation to defer and yield to this international treaty.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The city can achieve their highest statutory purpose, boost local jobs and the local economy, and address critical environmental needs — needs that will become more expensive if deferred.—
Jim Peugh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2025
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Gunther put over Pat McAfee as a non-wrestling performer with heart, and said Paul was the opposite.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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While the crate had a blanket put over it, Chef's presence was enough to keep Chip calm throughout the night.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Hold over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold%20over. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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