Example sentences of "the [noun sg] holds a " in BNC.
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| 1 | ( vii ) Where the chairman holds a proxy requiring him to vote for a particular resolution , if no one else proposes that resolution , he must do so unless he considers that there is good reason for not doing so ( r 6.89 ) . |
| 2 | In the concert , with no music or stand in sight , the musician holds a scroll in each hand , quite high relative to head level . |
| 3 | Where a crime requires knowledge or recklessness as to a certain circumstance , and the defendant holds a mistaken belief about that circumstance , logic demands that an acquittal should follow . |
| 4 | Although the engine holds a world speed record , its arrival in the Cotswolds was a little more sedate . |
| 5 | On a sixth-century BC vessel made in Etruria , the ketos has a large eye and vicious curved teeth against which the hero holds a sickle ; while in an early Attic scene , he appears about to cut off the monster 's tongue . |
| 6 | Although I am not a mechanic like Pa , the machine holds a strange attraction for me . |
| 7 | The museum holds a comprehensive collection of photographs and glass plate negatives of the region ; most of these can be viewed on microfiche , by appointment with the curator , and copies can be ordered . |
| 8 | Where the licensee holds a residential or restaurant licence it can lead to disqualification of the licensee . |
| 9 | The robot holds a small torch in its gripper . |
| 10 | Once the deal is completed the German holds a dollar bank deposit and the American holds a DM bank deposit . |
| 11 | A company is treated as an associated undertaking when the group holds a substantial interest in it for the long term , and exercises a significant influence over its operating and financial policy decisions . |
| 12 | In addition the Group holds a lease on a 5,500 sq.ft. storage depot at [ location ] . |
| 13 | He 's perhaps best known for his love of livebearers — but the fishhouse holds a great many other species — some breeding projects , some pets , including a superb ‘ pair ’ of snakeheads , Derek 's new pride and joy . |
| 14 | The King holds a stick in front of him , and sometimes moves it up and down . |
| 15 | There is no real bargaining if one side or the other holds a total or overwhelming position . |
| 16 | The box at the side of the Page holds a certain number of sweets . |
| 17 | Where the entry ends with the words " to date " or a dash , this means that the library holds a complete file of that title from the date given . |
| 18 | The Library holds a comprehensive collection of the Department 's reports to Regional Council committees . |
| 19 | THE ABA holds a meeting for all coaches at Kirkdale Community Centre tonight ( 7–8pm ) . |
| 20 | Whisk the eggs , sugar and vanilla essence in a bowl over a pan of hot water until the mixture holds a trail . |
| 21 | All of these are projects in which the government holds a controlling interest and in which it has a strong commercial partner . |
| 22 | The theatre holds a special guided tour of the building each Tuesday morning for those interested in seeing behind the scenes . |
| 23 | Once the deal is completed the German holds a dollar bank deposit and the American holds a DM bank deposit . |
| 24 | Perhaps , just as the BA holds a senior and junior College and University Booksellers Group conference , it could put on two mainline conferences : one for the under 45s , for the men and women who actually do the biz ; and one for the older members of the trade . |
| 25 | The railway holds a steam gala event in May when all locos are in steam together with traction engines and steam rollers , while Santa Specials operate in December . |
| 26 | Although water is far less compressible than air , the aquifer holds a lot of water compressed in this way because it is much larger than a tyre . |
| 27 | An old coal scuttle to the side of the fireplace holds a can of paraffin , almost full . |
| 28 | The company holds a ‘ budget preview ’ meeting in April , attended by all the Executive Directors and Senior Operational Managers . |
| 29 | The company holds a minority interest and helped found ACSET to develop and market compilers and other software engineering tools for parallel computers . |
| 30 | A sub-contractor who holds a C certificate may choose to present to the builder the ’ original ’ and ’ official copy ’ or alternatively a special certifying document ’ confirming that the company holds a tax certificate . |