Hold
Hold verb - To have or keep in one's hands.
Ration
Ration verb - To give as a share or portion.
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Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- Only once she's gotten that bow does she even think about mounting an offensive against the Careers, but it is her skill with wilderness survival, tendency to ration and plan ahead, and speed and agility that allow her to hold out long enough in the meantime.
Source: Weak, but Skilled
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