Hold close
Hold close verb - Hold firmly, usually with one's hands.
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Retain and hold close are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Retain" instead a verb phrase "Hold close".
Retain
Retain verb - To continue to have in one's possession or power.
Hold close and retain are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hold close" instead a verb "Retain".
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