Example sentences of "[was/were] holding [adv] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | He 'd whistle and all the horses would run over to us ; and there we were surrounded by these great horses , and we were holding up the babies to them ! |
| 2 | ‘ You were holding up the kiosk when I got off the train , were n't you ? ’ |
| 3 | She was holding up the collar of her blouse and gradually twisting it . |
| 4 | He said he would look into a dispute which was holding up the release of Brussels cash to help build some factories on the site of the old Darlington forge . |
| 5 | Victory by 92 runs meant that Clive Lloyd was holding aloft the Prudential World Cup for the second time . |
| 6 | Then she turned , willing Miss Harker , who was holding out the duster , to look at the board . |
| 7 | The youngest of Taureg 's officers was holding out the flag for all to see , proudly proclaiming the success of their patrol and the reason for this , their special homecoming . |
| 8 | Marc was holding out the Regency earrings . |
| 9 | It was perhaps the argument that this imposition of middle-class morality was holding back the British cinema which led to the matter becoming an issue of public concern . |
| 10 | Sir Anthony had concluded his business with the plump lawyer as far as he was able to overcome his distaste for discussing deals or mentioning money , and he was holding back the brambles for her , as it were , letting her into their company , and she butted through , a young dog again , let out for a walk . |