Example sentences of "[pron] held up the [noun] " in BNC.

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No	Sentence
1	I held up the lamp and turned the picture round to see if there was anything written on the back .
2	I held up the light and looked in every corner of the room .
3	The strikes in the shipyards , which held up the construction of new warships vital for the battle of the Atlantic , would have been heartily unpopular had they been publicised , and some of the adverse publicity would have reflected upon the party .
4	She held up the candle and began to descend the stairs .
5	‘ But , as for these … ’ with a gesture of contempt she held up the copies of the agreement ‘ … there 's no way in the world I 'm going to sign these , so you can make a bonfire with them , if you like ! ’
6	She looked very young and pretty as she held up the teapot and Francis Morgan hesitated , then sat down , heavily , and seized two biscuits .
7	She held up the polythene bag that was half full of grain , her grain .
8	She held up the notes she had copied down from the drums in the German docks .
9	She held up the folder .
10	Puzzled at first , she turned every page , then she held up the book by its spine and let the pages flutter ; no sheet of paper fell out .
11	She held up the lanthorn for a better look .
12	She held up the sports bag she held in one hand .
13	He held up the can of lager .
14	He held up the papers .
15	The Empress was in great beauty … the Emperor also looked very impressive , and when after the ceremony he held up the child in his arms to present him to the multitude , the enthusiasm was genuine and great .
16	‘ See that ? ’ he said , and then he held up The Hook .
17	He held up the brochure .
18	He held up the doll .
19	He held up the tent-flap that led to the theatre .
20	He held up the jar .
21	He held up the TARDIS key , rubbing it thoughtfully .
22	He held up the packet of film against the light and made non-committal noises .
23	He held up the glass to her .

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