HOLD BACK

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She holds back her tears in public situations. The budget constraints hold back the team's creativity. He holds back from eating too much sugar every day. She is holding back her true feelings for him. Bureaucracy is holding back the progress of the project. She is holding back from buying another unnecessary item. She held back her anger during the argument. The lack of resources held back the entire department last year. He held back the dog when the stranger approached. She was holding back her emotions when they said goodbye. The regulation was holding back innovation when the policy changed. She was holding back a sneeze during the quiet ceremony. She has held back her love for too long. The outdated technology has held back the company for years. He has held back from spending his savings on unnecessary things. She will hold back her response until she calms down. Poor planning will hold back the project from reaching its full potential. The dam will hold back the floodwaters during the storm. Her true feelings are being held back by fear of rejection. The team's potential is being held back by poor leadership. The crowd was held back by the security team. If she holds back, she will never know what could have been. If the budget holds back the team, the deadline will not be met. If he holds back, he will save enough money for the trip. If she had not held back, their relationship would have grown stronger. If the regulations had not held back the launch, they would be ahead now. If she had held back from eating late, she would feel better now. Either she stops holding back, or the connection will fade. Either the company invests more, or the lack of funds will hold back growth. Either he holds back or the dog will run into the street. She might hold back her feelings until she feels more secure. The new regulations might hold back investment in the sector. The barrier might hold back the water for a few more hours. She must stop holding back and express herself honestly. Leaders must not hold back talented employees from new opportunities. You must hold back from reacting immediately when you are angry. She should not have held back her true feelings for so long. The company should not have held back the product launch for so long. She should have held back her impulsive decision to quit. He said that she had held back a lot during their conversation. The analyst said that market conditions had held back growth significantly. He told me that he had held back from saying something he would regret. People who hold back their emotions often feel more isolated. Employees who feel held back by management often seek opportunities elsewhere. People who hold back from impulsive decisions tend to make better choices. Holding back your feelings can prevent you from forming deep connections. Holding back talented people is the fastest way to lose them. Holding back from immediate reactions gives you time to think clearly.

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📖 to restrain oneself; to prevent from moving forward

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