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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

holdout

/hɒldˈaʊt/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does holdout mean?

noun, verb

A person or thing that resists or refuses to join or participate in something. To refuse to join or participate in something.

Example

"The holdout in the negotiations threatened to walk away unless their demands were met."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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