put a hold on

phrase

: to order that something is to be kept for a particular person or time
I asked the library to put a hold on the book for me.

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After further looking into the matter, the USDA instructed North Avenue Capital to put a hold on RCA's further draws on the loan. — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 The controversial wording was later removed after two Democratic lawmakers put a hold on Lunday’s nomination for commandant until the manual was changed. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026 Council members who voted to put a hold on future talks cited a lack of clarity on IMEA’s future power sources and costs as a major factor as well as a desire to consider alternative options before making a final decision on the future of Naperville’s power supply. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026 Graham put a hold on the package Thursday evening, delaying floor action until Friday. — Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for put a hold on

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“Put a hold on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20a%20hold%20on. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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