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.
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Trump was held in contempt of court for violating the restrictions 10 times.
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Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 31 May 2024
Liles has been held in custody at the Sacramento County Jail, with her bail amount set at $500,000.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 30 May 2024
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Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 31 May 2024
Liles has been held in custody at the Sacramento County Jail, with her bail amount set at $500,000.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 30 May 2024
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“Hold in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hold%20in. Accessed 5 Jun. 2024.
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