hold a position

The administration has held to its position even though such a shield would have done nothing to prevent the two attacks.

They didn't hold to their Olympics-standard position very long.

Thinking that they were beating off disaster, they held to their position.

Her body held stiffly to its position, head bent and a little to one side.

The question now is how long he will hold to his position.

But in public, Chinese officials mainly held to their frosty position.

Unfortunately, the Board did not hold to its position.

Surprisingly, the young man held stubbornly to his position.

Hold the position for five seconds, then lower yourself back to your starting position.

Despite this agreement, the Commission holds to its position that these laws violate the law of nations.