i have always used a holding point as the clearance limit, if one exists.
e.g. "ABC, Taxi to holding point Alpha rwy 26L"
Holding short I only really used when taxing from A to B which involved crossing another runway.
E.g. "ABC, taxi to stand A23 via taxiway C, hold short of runway 26L"
If someone has been cleared to a holding point and seems to be taxiing towards it rather quickly, I might reiiterate the clearance limit by saying "ABC, confirm to hold short of rwy 26L" I cant think of any other time to use "hold short" apart from on the taxiways as has been covered previously.