We'll try to have you hold back for five minutes.

Having a partner in the business held me back for more than 10 years.

But he held himself back for the sake of his hosts.

They probably thought we knew a lot and were holding it back for later use in the campaign.

She didn't tell the toilet paper story, when we almost ran out while I held back for a sale.

Is the Enemy holding back for a major offensive later?

He held back for a time, as if uncertain how to phrase the next question.

"Yes, that should convince them to hold back for an afternoon."

I held back for a second, seeing the sky beyond her, wanting time to think.

Clearly the things they held back for themselves were works that spoke to them.