Example sentences of "has been held up " in BNC.
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| 1 | The government decided in 1973 to promote nuclear power , but the idea has been held up by unresolved questions concerning the environment . |
| 2 | Richard said , still sounding no more than irritated , and a trifle superior , like someone who has been held up on his way home by a street brawl . |
| 3 | All the members of the EC except Britain and Denmark have voted to ratify the treaty ( although in Germany the president 's signature has been held up by challenges in the constitutional court ) . |
| 4 | While it is true that no major course development has been held up by administrative constraints , the range of decisions with administrative effects ( deadlines , counting rules , etc. , as well as the information base about approved fields ) imposes a permanent culture of change on the administration of the Course . |
| 5 | The renewal of the annual licence has been held up by the Department of Technical Services ‘ Electrical Engineer and the Fire Brigade . |
| 6 | Football , and after six wins in seven games Swindon Town 's promotion charge has been held up by struggling Southend United . |
| 7 | Football , and after six wins in seven games Swindon Town 's promotion charge has been held up by struggling Southend United . |
| 8 | THE appointment of a key child care solicitor in Liverpool has been held up . |