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hold/stand your ground 1. to refuse to change your opinions or behaviour, even if other people try to force you to do this The union stood its ground in negotiations despite pressure by management to accept a pay cut. 2. to refuse to move backwards, especially when you are being attacked The small, poorly armed band of guerrillas stood their ground against an overwhelming attacking force. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The improvement in the rental market has pushed loftily priced real estate to appreciate even further, or at least hold ground because of the increased cash flow properties are netting from higher rents. The bean market peaked over $7, but it was unable to hold ground. Heavy infantry losses in the Somme and Verdun battles obliged the Germans to develop a new method of defence that would conserve infantry and yet hold ground. |
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