Lee's army still held strong defensive positions along high ground south of Fredericksburg.

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Flight controllers on the ground held their breath.

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The conflict with the PKK has effectively challenged Turkey's regional ambitions, especially last year when the militants held ground in Turkey's south-eastern corner for a couple of weeks.

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And, by the way, iPhone margins have held their ground in the last few years.

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When Dollar General held its ground it was a sign the selling pressure was drying up.

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