Example sentences of "[pers pn] hold [pron] by the " in BNC.

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1 I am praised because I held it by the tail . ’
2 He pulled his hand gently from hers , and , still gentle , put his arm around her to hold her by the shoulder .
3 ‘ I 'd take your clothes off now and prove it to you , ’ he said thickly , and his hands were shaking as they held her by the hips .
4 He holds you by the voice of his demands ,
5 He held her by the shoulders and kissed her in continental fashion on the cheeks .
6 He held her by the shoulders with shaking hands .
7 ‘ Remember one thing ! ’ he said angrily , only just controlling himself as he held her by the shoulders .
8 Stopping now , he held her by the shoulders and , bringing his face close to her trembling one , he said , ‘ How could you ! ’
9 He held her by the shoulders , his grip firm and comforting .
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