Example sentences of "[noun sg] hold it [prep] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He did that several times until he had established the depth to reach the lock and bolt and he now knew a single spring-loaded tumbler holding it in place . |
| 2 | The cold held it at bay despite the glow of the flames on his face . |
| 3 | Slowly she drained her glass and for a moment held it in front of her , staring at and smoothing the condensation away with her thumb . |
| 4 | The water holds it in place within the pool while it is secured at the top by rocks , paving slabs or turves . |
| 5 | In those days the artificial leg you were given did n't meet the skin ; you had to wear thick woollen socks over the join where the artificial leg met your own leg , and a metal belt to hold it in place , which pulled your body over to one side . |
| 6 | Anger bubbled up inside her like a geyser set to gush , and she made a valiant effort to hold it in check . |
| 7 | Willie sat on the stool holding it in front of the fire , his long socks trailing across the floor . |
| 8 | The profit sharing pool will be paid to Trustees who will acquire deferred stock in the company to hold it on behalf of participating employees . |
| 9 | A disposition , as distinct from creation , of a trust , whatever its subject-matter , must be in writing , and the term ‘ disposition ’ includes a mandate by the beneficiary to his trustee to hold it on behalf of someone else . |
| 10 | Secure the box to the masonry behind with wallplugs and screws — do n't rely on filler to hold it in place . |