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Hold Firm Crossword Clue

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noun

• ornament consisting of a circular rounded protuberance (as on a vault or shield or belt)

• heavy pin having a head at one end and the other end being hammered flat after being passed through holes in the pieces that are fastened together

verb

• direct one's attention on something

• fasten with a rivet or rivets

• hold (someone's attention)

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verb

• hold the line on prices; keep the price of something constant

• hold the phone line open

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verb

• be persistent, refuse to stop

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New York Times04 May 1995 Across 26
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