Bit
Hold back
Hold back verb - To create difficulty for the work or activity of.
Both terms in one sentence
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When he finally can hold back the power, he uses his last bit of effort to draw his power inward, turning himself to stone and exploding from the vibrations.
Source: Series / Haven - This is partly because he's recovering from the loss of his Blood Magic and other knocks to his confidence, causing him to hold back a bit.
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