holding out in a sentence

Examples

1. An unknown number of rebels were holding out in their citadel.
2. She was holding out for something in red velvet and silk.
3. The situation is very grave, but we are holding out,
4. SAN FRANCISCO _ UNCORKED _ Are wine drinkers holding out?
5. Holding out hope is a waste of time, he said.
6. Maybe Koncak and Wolf are holding out for Barbara Walters.
7. The league kept holding out, and eventually the players relented.
8. A ride can be had by holding out a hand.
9. But he is still holding out for all " occupied"
10. He didn't want to jeopardize the opportunity by holding out.