Example sentences of "[noun pl] hold [pos pn] [noun] [prep] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | Aurangzeb 's musketeers held their fire until the last minute , then discharged their entire artillery . |
| 2 | The Hall Associations hold their reunions at the same time and there is an opportunity to see the work of one or more departments . |
| 3 | Invisible nails held her feet to the floor . |
| 4 | And independent loyalist councillor Liz Seawright was also conceding defeat this afternoon , unlikely to receive enough transfers to hold her seat in the area . |
| 5 | Observers held their breath as the former Derry City and Shelbourne star took to the pitch for his first game but the thunderous greeting that cascaded down from the Windsor stands proved it was unnecessary caution . |
| 6 | The neighbours held their noses in the air when she went out dolled up . |