hold out

Dodgers catcher Will Smith was making his spring debut, after being held out of the first week of games because of a bone bruise on his ankle.

Matthew Stafford and the Rams reached an agreement on a restructured contract that will keep the quarterback from being traded or holding out for a new deal.

As recently as last week, the Bibas family continued to hold out hope that the mother and her sons could be returned to Israel alive.

“It’s not just about facts; it’s about how we share and receive them. I still hold out hope that one day we can reconnect and bridge our differences.”

But he holds out hope that pressure from the public, and elected representatives, might turn the tide in his favor, too.