Example sentences of "[noun sg] hold out [prep] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | On Oct. 8 the United Kingdom had entered the exchange rate mechanism ( ERM ) of the European monetary system of the European Communities ( EC ) , but at the subsequent European Council meeting in Rome Thatcher had been isolated in her opposition to an early move towards the second stage of economic and monetary union ( EMU ) and in the strength of her determination to hold out against the possible ultimate introduction of a single European currency [ see pp. 37782-73 ] . |
| 2 | The definition of an inn is to be found in s.1(3) of the HPA 1956 — ‘ an establishment held out by the proprietor as offering food , drink and , if so required , sleeping accommodation , without special contract , to any traveller presenting himself who appears able and willing to pay a reasonable sum for the services and facilities provided and who is in a fit state to be received ’ . |
| 3 | Only Rugby Union holds out against the commercial tide despite widespread speculation about covert payments to players . |
| 4 | He was ready now , and had his hand held out for the instrument , lightly brushing her fingers accidentally as she passed it to him . |
| 5 | What is important to highlight at this juncture is the attraction that such a possibility held out for the intellectual workers of the time . |
| 6 | Helping women to stay at home yet giving them an occupation , some money and a branch held out towards the wider community were all worthy goals in Laura 's eyes . |