hold in

phrasal verb

held in; holding in; holds in

: to stop (an emotion) from being expressed

Don't hold your feelings in. Let them out.

Examples of hold in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web That protest in Tbilisi, Georgia, was held in opposition to a bill being considered by lawmakers. —

Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 6 May 2024 Former President Donald Trump has been held in contempt of court and fined $1,000 for violating a gag order aimed at protecting witnesses and jurors in his Manhattan criminal trial. —

Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 6 May 2024 Biden said a cease-fire with Hamas is the best way to protect the lives of Israeli hostages held in Gaza, according to a National Security Council spokesperson, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss the call before an official White House statement was released. —

Sam Mednick, TIME, 6 May 2024 Three Mexicans are being held in connection with the case, the prosecutor said. —

Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2024 Thursday's announcement was held in front of one of these plants, less than a month after EPA announced official maximum contaminant limits for five PFAS chemicals. —

Clara Migoya, The Arizona Republic, 4 May 2024 She was not charged or held in contempt, said Scott Lauck, public information officer for the Jackson County Circuit Court. —

Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 3 May 2024 On Friday, May 3, the King, 75, attended the annual Royal Windsor Horse Show, held in Home Park at Windsor Castle. —

Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024 That was 2001 and the first Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) was held in 2002. —

Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 1 May 2024

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