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matplotlib.pyplot.ishold

matplotlib.pyplot.ishold()

Deprecated since version 2.0: pyplot.hold is deprecated. Future behavior will be consistent with the long-time default: plot commands add elements without first clearing the Axes and/or Figure.

Return the hold status of the current axes.