Example sentences of "[noun] and hold it for [art] " in BNC.
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1 | She caught Stephen 's eye and held it for a second . |
2 | Kelly returned his kiss and held it for a fraction longer than she should have . |
3 | The Scots word ‘ gillie ’ , referring to a stable-boy whose job it is to settle a pony and hold it for a child to ride , is derived from the fey and solitary ghillie dhu . |
4 | Nick reached across the table , took her hand and held it for a moment . |
5 | Lisa struck a pose of melodramatic fervour and held it for a few seconds before slumping back in her seat . |
6 | However , perhaps the National Deaf Club 's most distinguished member was Arthur James Wilson , who succeeded S. Bright Lucas to the presidency and held it for the rest of his life . |