Mouse struggled, but cat held on.

Meaning: This sentence describes the mouse's attempt to escape the cat's grasp, but the cat maintains its hold.

Choice of Words: Mouse is a small rodent known for its quick movements. Struggled means to make great efforts to achieve something or resist something. But indicates a contrast or exception to what was previously mentioned. Cat refers to the feline holding on. Held means to keep or maintain something in one's possession or control.

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