持

have (a bunch of) flowers in one's hand

bear/hold a torch

hold/carry an American passport

hold an exit/entrance visa

hold money and rush to buy—panic buying

They were divided in their opinions. / They held differing views.

As far as this matter is concerned, I hold to my former/old views.

hold/entertain an opinion

hold contrary/opposite opinions; maintain an opposite view

have strong views

harbour suspicion; keep a sceptical attitude

take a wait-and-see attitude; ride the fence

hold/maintain different views; have different/divergent opinions

be pessimistic/optimistic about; take a gloomy/an optimistic view of things

have reservations