Example sentences of "[noun sg] [was/were] hold for the [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | At 31 March 1991 , Harland Simon held 50% of the equity share capital of Perfect Information but did not treat this as an associated undertaking because the investment was held for the short term and was disposed of in August 1991 . |
| 2 | Many police went on strike in protest and on April 25 a mass funeral was held for the six . |
| 3 | The event was held for the first time at the new Purdysburn Hospital Equestrian Centre outside Belfast . |
| 4 | On the Friday evening , a fancy-dress banquet was held for the high ranking guests who had attended the Tournament . |
| 5 | A general election under proportional representation was held for the first time on Feb. 15 , 1989 , the UNP winning a comfortable 25-seat majority [ see pp. 36467-68 ] . |
| 6 | A small lunchtime party was held for the entire staff , at which commemorative mementos were distributed . |