Example sentences of "[be] holding [adv prt] the [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Come on , now , quickly , you 're holding up the whole party . ’ |
| 2 | But you , only you I am afraid , yes , only you out of everyone here , are holding back the entire production . |
| 3 | Fairbrother 's doing , you know , he 's holding up the other |
| 4 | ‘ What 's holding up the cashless society ? ’ asked New Scientist on its front cover , signalling a feature on the electronic possibilities in paying for goods and services . |
| 5 | It was perhaps the argument that this imposition of middle-class morality was holding back the British cinema which led to the matter becoming an issue of public concern . |