hold to
to continue having a particular belief or standard
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To not change, or to refuse to change your opinion
have the courage of your (own) convictions
to continue to say or do what you think is right, even when other people think you are wrong
not budge
to refuse to change your opinion or decision about something
hold fast to something
to refuse to stop believing in something
stand/hold your ground
to refuse to change your opinions, beliefs, or decisions despite pressure to change them
cleave to
to keep believing an idea or following a tradition
not give/budge an inch
to completely refuse to change your opinion or decision
hold out for
to not accept an offer because you want a better one
vocal fry
a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence
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