Capital
Holding
Holding noun - A decision made by a court or tribunal regarding a case it has heard.
Capital and holding are semantically related in property held topic. Sometimes you can use "Capital" instead a noun "Holding".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- And despite severe damage to their capital, the United States is very much still organized and holding off the Soviets after the initial attack.
Source: Capital Offensive -
Philadelphia was the original capital until the Pennsylvania state legislature effectively holding Congress hostage in 1783 convinced everyone else this was a bad idea.
- But, within hours of landing, these guys were holding a parade on the streets of the capital that convinced the Norwegians that a much larger force had landed and has successfully gained control of the city.
Source: All Your Base Are Belong to Us
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