Example sentences of "holding [pron] [noun sg] for " in BNC.
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| 1 | This was shortly after Indonesia 's independence , when chaos racked the nation and Celebes was terrorized by the " Darul Islam " rebels , an Islamic fundamentalist group who succeeded in capturing the entire medical team and holding them hostage for eighteen months . |
| 2 | ‘ My friend in SPRED is very patient with me , talking to me , holding my drink for me , making me laugh and listening carefully . |
| 3 | ‘ I 'm impressed , ’ he observed , holding her gaze for a moment . |
| 4 | Sarah Hunt , 74 , was left soaked in blood after holding her sister for at least 25 minutes while waiting for an ambulance to arrive after the tragedy in Bishop Auckland . |
| 5 | Rachel tensed , holding her breath for a split second as her mind whirled back to that limousine , to Damian Flint beside her , his voice smoky and seductive : ‘ Domino … ? ’ |
| 6 | They thought I meant for five seconds but I made them practise holding their tone for twenty or thirty seconds . |
| 7 | Manufacturers of mouth washes and breath fresheners must be holding their breath for the results ! |
| 8 | Leaders of opposition factions said that Mr Yeltsin 's easy ride meant they were simply holding their fire for a more opportune moment to challenge the government during the nine-day Congress . |
| 9 | Holding his gaze for a moment , she sighed . |
| 10 | ‘ We 'd all but given you up , Father , ’ said Owen eagerly , holding his stirrup for him while Adam took the bridle . |
| 11 | ‘ He is no longer a baby , ’ Wilson told him , holding his hand for comfort , ‘ he will think himself a big boy . ’ |
| 12 | We were n't exactly holding our breath for the arrival of these Lakewood flat-top guitars , but within five minutes of the boxes being opened , the two of them — and one of them in particular — were drawing noises of appreciation from all present . |