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How do you use Holdup in a sentence? See 10+ example sentences showing how this word appears in different contexts, including synonyms like heist or stickup, plus the exact meaning.

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Holdup meaning

Alternative form of hold-up.

Synonyms of Holdup

Using Holdup

  • The main meaning on this page is: Alternative form of hold-up.
  • Useful related words include: armed robbery, heist, stickup, robbery.
  • In the example corpus, holdup often appears in combinations such as: the holdup, holdup with, holdup at.

Context around Holdup

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 23.1 words
  • Position in the sentence: 6 start, 9 middle, 5 end
  • Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Corpus analysis for Holdup

  • In this selection, "holdup" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 23.1 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, intense, schedule, processing, video, occurred and left stand out and add context to how "holdup" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include a bank holdup tuesday in and a processing holdup with a. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "holdup" sits close to words such as aar, abdulla and abimbola, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with holdup

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Aikman said he’s not sure what the holdup is. (10 words)

So the holdup there is also a cause for the problems. (11 words)

When asked why there wouldn't be a might unfortunately be the holdup. (13 words)

The Canadian Bankers Association, through the Toronto police holdup squad, is offering a $25,000 reward for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of suspects connected to 22 reported bank robberies in the Greater Toronto Area. (39 words)

He chose a holdup video instead of a standard music video for "Party," the lead single from his upcoming album "Uburu," since he couldn't afford to spend more than N25 million on a traditional music video. (37 words)

But Trump did not suggest that Perry had anything to do with the pressure on Ukraine to investigate the Bidens or a U.S. holdup in military aid to the country, the person said. (34 words)

Example sentences (20)

After an intense holdup at a pawnshop, Grace is taken hostage by the thieves.

He chose a holdup video instead of a standard music video for "Party," the lead single from his upcoming album "Uburu," since he couldn't afford to spend more than N25 million on a traditional music video.

He said the holdup occurred when a second inspection found electrical issues in the units.

If current production forecast and schedule holdup, we expect our full year results to be within the ranges we provided in our original guidance.

In response to Sells’ allegations, Smith outlined her side of the story, explaining that the extension resulted from a processing holdup with a check she filed to pay the bill.

Robins recently opened Beau Salon in Yaletown, but it took a full year, a holdup that took place within the city planning office, he said.

So the holdup there is also a cause for the problems.

Tänak, joined by co-driver and fellow Estonian Martin Järveoja, have been testing in France, and met their first holdup after tire problems forced them to pull over.

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Wennerberg then gave an update on the Dog Park stating that there was a holdup with the survey.

Usually they have a name that they like, but they have some holdup with it and they want an objective opinion.

When asked why there wouldn't be a might unfortunately be the holdup.

Esper reportedly joined Bolton and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in urging the president to release the military aid after lower-level Ukrainian officials complained about the holdup.

The holdup left him $1,682 richer for the minutes it took police to arrest him outside the downtown Seattle bank he had just robbed.

The Montreal police are investigating after an armed man entered a bank on St-Hubert St. just after noon on Wednesday and carried out a holdup.

Aikman said he’s not sure what the holdup is.

But Trump did not suggest that Perry had anything to do with the pressure on Ukraine to investigate the Bidens or a U.S. holdup in military aid to the country, the person said.

It was before the Biermann family was from their flight to Atlanta because of a holdup over Kroy Biermann's service dog.

Ottawa police are seeking public assistance in identifying two men sought in connection with a bank holdup Tuesday in the city’s east end.

The Bartons blamed the criminal prosecution for the holdup by blocking Empire from working on the well.

The Canadian Bankers Association, through the Toronto police holdup squad, is offering a $25,000 reward for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of suspects connected to 22 reported bank robberies in the Greater Toronto Area.

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Common combinations with holdup

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "holdup" in a sentence?
An example: "After an intense holdup at a pawnshop, Grace is taken hostage by the thieves." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "holdup" from authentic English texts.
What does "holdup" mean?
Holdup means: Alternative form of hold-up.
What are synonyms of "holdup"?
Common synonyms of "holdup" include: armed robbery, heist, stickup, robbery, delay, inactivity.
How many example sentences with "holdup" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains at least 10+ example sentences with "holdup", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.