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Meanings of holding out in inglés

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Usage of holding out in inglés
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British officials said they were still holding out hope for further help.
Reuters
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How may I help you?' Wickie stood up, holding out his hand.
Geomancer (Well of Echoes)
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Reilly's is still holding out but the position is under increasing pressure.
The Irish Times
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But still good advice, especially when someone is holding out on you.
The arms maker of berlin
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The young woman came toward them, holding out a deeply freckled hand.
The hellfire club
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Observers say Suthep could be holding out for military or judicial intervention.
Reuters
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He pictured it: Dan holding out through bread and water, through beatings.
The secret river
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In the dim passage stood the small slavey, holding out a note.
Paul Kelver
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They are holding out for perfect but perfect isn't going to come.
BBC
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I'm just looking for this man, she said, holding out the picture.
Heat Rises
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The hand he had been holding out in protest began to shake.
Scaramouche: A Romance of the French Revolution
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The group was confronted by several octospiders holding out objects to transfer.
The Complete Rama Omnibus
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That would be like her: holding out hope and snatching it back.
iD
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I've heard so much about you. He smiled, holding out his hand.
Public secrets
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But in the next moment she ran back, holding out her hand.
A Bicycle of Cathay
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Why else would she give herself now, after holding out so long?'
The King’s Curse
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United Kingdom
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