Fan and Hold out

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Fan verb - Agitate the air.

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Hold out and fan are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hold out" instead a verb "Fan".

Nearby Word: fanatic

Hold out verb - To continue to operate or to meet one's needs.

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Fan and hold out are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fan" instead a verb "Hold out".

Some fan maps are centered about this trope, often with two teams of players trying to hold out as long as possible while trying to sabotage the other teams efforts (and in some cases, summoning the enemies).

Source: Hold the Line
In the Official Fan Remake of King's Quest III they completely overhauled the Medusa scenario (Originally all you do is hold out a mirror while your back is turned).

Source: Gorgeous Gorgon
While some fans still hold out hope that they'll get together in the end, a lot more think it's unlikely they'll be endgame and that it's a perfect gateway for Maya/Lucas, the number-one Fan-Preferred Couple.

Source: Ship To Ship Combat / Live-Action TV

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