Example sentences of "[be] able to hold the " in BNC.

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1 You need to be able to hold the board in one position without it drifting downwind and also to sail backwards which is invaluable in tight situations .
2 His great skill is to be able to hold the ball back without changing his action .
3 To win people 's respect you must be able to hold the job down .
4 As a result of these regulations , you will be able to hold the package holiday organiser for any shortcomings in the facilities and standards of the foreign hotel .
5 Luce dialled the number of the gallery , remarking , ‘ She 'll be at work , but Liz should be able to hold the fort it necessary . ’
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