Example sentences of "[subord] hold [adv] [prep] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | Most people in the territories feared the PLO was in danger of rushing into some unsatisfactory settlement rather than holding out for the right conditions . |
| 2 | It was a typical late afternoon scene , with the pool full of children playing ball , splashing and laughing , the older ones talking confidentially while holding on to the side , perhaps making assignations that they would have to negotiate with parents to keep . |
| 3 | The Brygos Painter 's picture is pure archaic ; the other has a strong infusion of the classical though held strictly within the archaic framework . |
| 4 | but when held up in the light of the Word , it is shown to be not just merely a stone , but a jewel of great beauty . |
| 5 | Typically flies low over water , with shrill ‘ twee-wee-wee ’ call and flickering wings , appearing distinctly bowed when held momentarily at the downward stroke . |