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holdout

[ hohld-out ]

noun

  1. an act or instance of holding out.
  2. a person who delays signing a contract in hopes of gaining more favorable terms:

    The basketball star was a holdout until they offered more money.

  3. a person who declines to participate, cooperate, agree, etc.:

    Aside from one or two holdouts, everyone contributed.



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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of holdout1

First recorded in 1890–95; noun use of verb phrase hold out
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Trump personally called some of the holdouts to encourage them to pass the bill, the two Republican leaders said.

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They are now supplying food and other necessities to fellow fire holdouts, and serving as couriers for dozens of others living outside the fire zone.

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After the final vote, the House Freedom Caucus – some of whom were among the temporary holdouts – released a statement explaining that they ultimately backed Johnson because of their support for Trump.

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Eight of the 10 resigned under pressure; Biden fired the two holdouts.

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Vice President Kamala Harris is raising fresh concerns about former President Trump’s mental fitness as she tries to reach holdout voters in swing states.

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