hold in

verb

1. to curb, control, or keep in check
2. to conceal or restrain (feelings)

Example Sentences

In the decades that followed, the women's bones were held in Edinburgh University's huge anatomical collection, stored in boxes in a vault alongside evidence from the case.

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Ms Dabas explained that her sister and Mr Lamba had entered into an arranged marriage, with a legal wedding held in August 2023.

From BBC

A preliminary hearing is due to be held in Belfast later on Monday.

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Despite the eight-year ban stopping him from running in an election, he has declared his intent to run again in the next elections, to be held in 2026.

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After the furore in South Africa, and the doubts about her nationality, she competed in the Miss Nigeria competition, which she won to qualify for the Miss Universe contest held in Mexico City.

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Related Words

• abolish
• censor
• conceal
• contain
• cover up
• crack down on
• crush
• curb
• cut off
• muzzle
• overcome
• overthrow
• put an end to
• put down
• quash
• quell
• quench
• repress
• silence
• snuff out