Example sentences of "holding the " in BNC.
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| 1 | as if I was holding the thought in my hands , looking at it , turning it about . |
| 2 | After coming to a stop with the glider facing into wind , holding the tail down is the worst possible thing , and even leaving the nose unattended for a few moments is dangerous . |
| 3 | Some people think that holding the wing down or putting a tyre on the wing will stop the glider blowing over . |
| 4 | Trestles are also very useful for holding the wings level if the glider is being picketed overnight . |
| 5 | The person holding the wing-tip should always run the down wind wing-tip so that any pull that he may exert is against the weathercocking swing into the wind . |
| 6 | It may be better just to concentrate on keeping straight , holding the wings level and getting the tail up as soon as possible , to reduce the wing 's angle of attack and so improve the aileron power . |
| 7 | ( Usually this is the pilot 's fault for holding the glider down too much during the initial climb , or failing to get right up into the normal angle of climb . ) |
| 8 | Although still nominally under the CID organizational structure , and still holding the title of detective , I was detailed to deal with the new and very ambiguous ‘ prig ’ — the drug user . |
| 9 | Lips holding the promise of an aw-shucks smile , and flirting with every syllable . |
| 10 | She looked back down at her hand holding the plate . |
| 11 | Stand upright holding the barbell in front of you , with your arms straight down . |
| 12 | Bend from the waist until the torso is horizontal , the arms are hanging out straight below , and you holding the barbell with hands shoulder width apart . |
| 13 | Stand upright , with your arms holding the dumb-bells by your sides and your palms facing inwards . |
| 14 | Stand upright with the arms straight down , holding the barbell with the hands shoulder width apart and the palms facing outwards . |
| 15 | Sit on the end of a bench , holding the barbell with hands 15cm ( 6in ) apart . |
| 16 | Lie flat on the bench with your arms out straight holding the dumb-bells and your palms facing your feet . |
| 17 | Stand upright , holding the bar at shoulder height in front of your chest with your palms facing outwards . |
| 18 | Bend over , holding the heavy dumb-bell below the bench . |
| 19 | Stand upright , holding the barbell in front of your thighs . |
| 20 | Lie flat on the bench , holding the barbell with your hands 15–23cm ( 6–9in ) apart . |
| 21 | Bend over , holding the ends of the bar at arm 's length . |
| 22 | Bend over , holding the dumb-bell at arm 's length between your knees , with the back of your elbow pressing against the inside of the thigh . |
| 23 | On such a large piece it was possible to achieve the facial features and details of the clothing by gentle removal of material by holding the grinder and cutter to the work at many different angles carefully and in a safe manner . |
| 24 | This type of dancing to a ‘ dotted rhythm ’ also leads to many steps where the dancers hop continuously on one leg holding the other firmly in attitude devant , retirée , or stretched backwards . |
| 25 | When applying a varnish , the brush should be dipped into it for about one-third of the length of the bristles and then , holding the brush in a similar way to a pencil , with the fingers holding the metal ferrule and the handle resting between the thumb and first finger , spread the varnish quickly and evenly over a small area . |
| 26 | When applying a varnish , the brush should be dipped into it for about one-third of the length of the bristles and then , holding the brush in a similar way to a pencil , with the fingers holding the metal ferrule and the handle resting between the thumb and first finger , spread the varnish quickly and evenly over a small area . |
| 27 | Check to ensure no screws are holding the fronts in place . |
| 28 | The clip is dual-purpose in that as well as holding the slate in position , it also secures it against wind uplift which is a possible cause of the original slippage . |
| 29 | When you look at the new PL28 drill , the first thing you notice about it is the absence of a conventional three-jaw chuck for holding the masonry bit . |
| 30 | ‘ Marie , ’ he cried , holding the child in his arms , ‘ the old nightmare is over — the shame ad the death things ! |