Kurt Gidley came close to a second try shortly afterwards but tried to hold off three challengers and failed.
Judging by the latest data, it might be worth taking a closer look at Vedanta and London Stock Exchange, but for now hold off taking a flier on BA stock.
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The Russian broke again for 6-5 when her opponent hit a backhand long, but had to hold off a break point before finally clinching the set on her sixth set point.
But the request to hold off the change comes after several high-tension days at NYSE and growing concerns among traders that the initiation of Reg NMS today will jam up communications among exchanges.
Chelsea were partial architects of their own downfall as Jon Obi Mikel headed a long Bridge clearance towards his own goal but Tevez then repeatedly managed to hold off both Terry and Ricardo Carvalho before shooting limply beyond the outstretched but ultimately futile dive of Hilario.
Mark Tompkins' tough sprinter had previously finished sixth and second twice in the Group Two contest but this time managed to hold off Quito by half a length with Somnus another two back in third.
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Tribune spokesman Gary Weitman confirmed that Wednesday was indeed the final deadline for bids to be submitted, but that the company would hold off on saying whether any had succeeded in winning over the its board.
This was a good performance from Samsung, as its market share rose 5 points from 27 percent a year earlier, but it was not enough to hold off a surging Apple.
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But the sell-and-hold-off-buying strategy makes sense for big-city empty-nesters.
Look at how Sony, and everyone else, were late to digitally downloaded music. iPad and iTunes not only took off, but continue to hold well over 50% of the market almost a decade later.
The Dragons faced a similar problem last season but were able to hold their play-off in mid-May, beating Calvisano 22-15 at Rodney Parade helped by Wales squad players who then left for the tour to Australia.
But other analysts believe that Simon likely will hold off for now on raising its stake.
But a US court had ordered Motorola to hold off from enforcing the ruling until it ruled on a related complaint.
But the MakerBot was apparently too excited to hold off on announcing the thing (and we're sure the timing of SXSW helped in the decision).
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But there is a better reason for people to hold off criticising Chancellor Merkel: she is right.
But it wasn't enough for Lochte to hold off Agnel, who gave France just its fifth gold medal in Olympic swimming.
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Kuroda's wild pitch sent Helton to second but Cuddyer had to hold up when the ball caromed off the backstop and back to catcher Chris Stewart.
Michael Cuddyer and Todd Helton followed with hard singles to put runners at the corners and Kuroda's wild pitch sent Helton to second but Cuddyer had to hold up when the ball caromed off the backstop and back to catcher Chris Stewart.
But now it looks like they'll just have to hold off until Monday instead.
Risk-off investing strategies have definitely taken hold, but the possibility of easing, either from the Federal Reserve, the ECB, or both, has now risen exponentially.
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The deal was called off, but many believe it has been put on hold until the market improves.
But New Zealand dug in hard to win back the ball and hold off Wales, although there is every evidence that the gap between the two sides has closed a little more.
Poland were trying to hold a high line but Bellamy spun his marker brilliantly and set off downfield again, but Zewlakow did enough to force him to shoot wide from a tight angle.
Elias had been instructed to ride a conservative race and focus on championship points but he produced a risky charge at the front of the pack to hold off Spanish compatriot Julian Simon for the win.
Later it is due to hold another auction to sell off licences to offer the same services but over a different, 42Ghz, radio band.
Perkins was prepared by now to propose that Dunn be removed as chairman, but Keyworth and another director, Lucille S. Salhany, persuaded him to hold off.
"It's a great aircraft for us because of its short take off and landing capability, but they are not easy to get hold of because they are so popular, which is why we had to go to Canada, " Skybus chief executive Jeff Marston said.
Some sources have predicted a campaign of strikes beginning in the spring - but that now appears less likely after the TUC negotiated an agreement with ministers to hold off implementing any changes until June.
Moments later Morocco's Zakarya Bergdich was sent off for kicking out at Mario Martinez, but the African side managed to hold on for a point.
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