Example sentences of "[vb past] holding a [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Kravchuk proposed holding a conference to arrange repayment and appointing a Western bank to manage it . |
| 2 | When in 1795 it began holding a series of open-air demonstrations in London , surprising numbers seem to have attended — possibly more than 100,000 , given the tendency for such occasions to become " fairs " with women and children attending as well as men . |
| 3 | Mrs Totteridge returned holding a fistful of carrots . |
| 4 | He returned holding a book , ran his finger down a page , and shrugged . |
| 5 | Doing business in several countries meant holding a variety of currencies while good communication between the ‘ local ’ branches meant that these holdings could be moved to wherever the return was at its best . |
| 6 | Florence re-emerged holding a plastic raincoat over herself and the baby , and got into the back seat . |
| 7 | Her visit lasted just over an hour and a quarter , and she left holding a birthday card for Prince Harry that had been made by the refuge children . |
| 8 | On the next page , another plastic Santa stood holding a walnut . |
| 9 | Alan reappeared holding a child 's hand in each of his . |
| 10 | Léonie ran up the stairs to the grenier and reappeared holding a basket of plums . |
| 11 | The hand disappeared and then reappeared holding a key . |
| 12 | Fearon reappeared holding a towel , his black hair glistening wet and rivulets running down his swarthy skin . |