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hold up

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  1. 1. v. be the physical support of; carry the weight of Source: wordnet
  2. 2. v. hold up something as an example; hold up one's achievements for admiration Source: wordnet
  3. 3. v. cause to be slowed down or delayed Source: wordnet
  4. 4. v. rob at gunpoint or by means of some other threat Source: wordnet
  5. 5. v. continue to live and avoid dying Source: wordnet
  6. 6. v. resist or confront with resistance Source: wordnet
  7. 7. v. resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc. Source: wordnet

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