It took several years for the new recycling habits to take hold in the community.

He tried to hold his anger in check .

Hold your horses ! We need to wait for the official announcement.

The brave knight held the dragon at bay with his sword.

I can hold my breath for two minutes.

One must hold one's ground even when faced with overwhelming adversity.

Even though the competition was fierce, Alex managed to hold his own during the final match.

Despite the relentless pressure from her peers, Jane's holding out against participating in their questionable activities demonstrated her remarkable resilience and perseverance.

The holding company owns a majority stake in several subsidiary companies.

The airplane was put in a holding pattern due to air traffic congestion.