Example sentences of "be hold [pos pn] [noun] [prep] the " in BNC.
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1 | It was the image which counted — if we 're to hold our position as the largest security organization on the Continent . |
2 | I wonder if on some distant planet there are creatures who are holding their sides at the prospect of us hurling plates at each other . ’ |
3 | Did n't you fantasize about what might have occurred if only you 'd been holding your breath at the time and a gun as well ? |
4 | Nothing of her true nature , not even — and here Pavel had been holding his breath at the back of the Border Control 's interrogation room — where she 'd been living for the past two years . |
5 | Manufacturers of mouth washes and breath fresheners must be holding their breath for the results ! |
6 | This year we shall be holding our Reunion at the Seymour Leisure Centre , close to Edgware Road Underground Station . |
7 | On September 13 , Onslow 's held their sale at the Rendcomb Aerial Derby near Cirencester ( FP November , p30 ) . |
8 | In his hand , Catherine could see that he was holding her article on the NSPCC . |
9 | That day she was holding her son on the balcony of the flat and she dropped the child to the ground below . |