tenuous hold

Examples (20)

• The rebel group had only a tenuous hold on the city's outskirts.
• The climber managed to keep a tenuous hold on the slippery rock.
• After the scandal, the politician's tenuous hold on power began to slip.
• After several failures, the startup still had a tenuous hold on its market share.
• Despite his efforts, he maintained only a tenuous hold on the rapidly changing market.
• The dictator's tenuous hold on power was threatened by widespread protests.
• The company's future remained uncertain, with a tenuous hold on its customer base.
• For weeks, the patient maintained a tenuous hold on life in the ICU.
• Her tenuous hold on the climbing rope was a source of constant worry.
• Despite its dilapidated state, the ancient ruin somehow kept a tenuous hold on its structure.
• The new rules have a tenuous hold on public opinion.
• She felt a tenuous hold on reality after the sudden, shocking news.
• The patient had a tenuous hold on life after the severe accident.
• The fragile ceasefire held only a tenuous hold on peace in the region.
• For years, the small island nation has had a tenuous hold on its independence.
• With limited supplies, the expedition had a tenuous hold on completing its mission.
• He felt a tenuous hold on his emotions during the difficult conversation.
• He struggled to maintain a tenuous hold on his emotions during the difficult testimony.
• The old bridge had a tenuous hold on its foundations, threatening to collapse.
• The politician's tenuous hold on public support began to slip after the scandal.