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holding pattern

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1. n. a state of inaction with no progress and no change Source: wordnet
2. n. the flight path (usually circular) maintained by an aircraft that is awaiting permission to land Source: wordnet

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aircraft awaiting change circular flight inaction land maintained path permission progress state

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holding holding cell holding company holding device holding paddock holding pen holding yard holdings

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holden holder holder-forth holders

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