Example sentences of "[am/are] hold [adv] [prep] the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The Group operates several pension schemes , the assets of which are held independently from the Group in trustee administered funds . |
| 2 | When they are moving about and their legs are held apart from the body the splash-pattern is not obvious , but once they crouch motionless , with their legs drawn up to their sides , their trunk and leg patches meet and obscure the divisions between them . |
| 3 | The way in which fireplace surrounds are held on to the wall of the chimney breast varies according to the type of surround . |
| 4 | We are held briefly at the runway apron , and then we are off . |
| 5 | The company 's shares are held entirely within the family . |
| 6 | As with Palaeocarpilius powerful claws are held close to the body , like the living shore crab . |
| 7 | Powerful pincers are held close to the body , also equipped with a good ‘ cutting ’ edge . |
| 8 | This system is favoured by Compass on the X-100 these are at each end of columns of AA cells which are held together by the spring pressure . |
| 9 | The highly decorated markets are held daily in the town square and offer a wealth of ideas for presents for family and friends . |