Example sentences of "[noun sg] [be] hold for the " in BNC.
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| 1 | The same ceremony is held for the birth of a boy or a girl . |
| 2 | At 31 March 1991 , Harland Simon held 50% of the equity share capital of Perfect Information but did not treat this as an associated undertaking because the investment was held for the short term and was disposed of in August 1991 . |
| 3 | Many police went on strike in protest and on April 25 a mass funeral was held for the six . |
| 4 | The event was held for the first time at the new Purdysburn Hospital Equestrian Centre outside Belfast . |
| 5 | The previous November , the government had assented to the idea of an annual White Paper on expenditure and a debate , the paper being published and the debate being held for the first time in the winter of 1969–70 . |
| 6 | A competition was held for the design of the proposed toll bridge in 1829 , and from 22 entries the winner was a young engineer named I.K. Brunel ( q.v ) . |
| 7 | On the Friday evening , a fancy-dress banquet was held for the high ranking guests who had attended the Tournament . |
| 8 | A council spokesman said this occurred when the last civic reception was held for the club and caused great concern . |
| 9 | A one day workshop was held for the University 's Staff Development Committee . |
| 10 | A general election under proportional representation was held for the first time on Feb. 15 , 1989 , the UNP winning a comfortable 25-seat majority [ see pp. 36467-68 ] . |
| 11 | A small lunchtime party was held for the entire staff , at which commemorative mementos were distributed . |