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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

holdouts

/hɒldaʊt/ noun · British & US
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What does holdouts mean?

noun

People who refuse to give in or surrender, often in a situation where others have agreed to a compromise or concession. A group of people who refuse to leave a place or situation.

Example

"The holdouts in the labor negotiations were a major obstacle to reaching a settlement."

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