Example sentences of "be put on hold " in BNC.
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| 1 | Once upon a time he had instant access to anyone in the office ; now he would telephone and be put on hold . |
| 2 | Williams continued to gather public support throughout 1954 , ( also the year that Learie Constantine returned after 30 years in England ) , and it seems that he was now consolidating his position in preparation for a decisive political move , but while he was still involved with the Caribbean Commission in an apolitical capacity , this move would be put on hold . |
| 3 | Phase one of the restoration work is now under way after some delays , but it is expected that phase two , which includes the replacement of the ticket office , may be put on hold because of a shortage of funds . |
| 4 | His first attempt , four years ago , had to be put on hold through lack of cash and the right cast . |
| 5 | ‘ If not , the whole scheme is likely to be put on hold for quite a while . ’ |
| 6 | Plans had to be put on hold when the Royal National Theatre decided to stage The Miser in London but the actor was keen enough on the project to commit himself to the project months ahead and risk turning down more lucrative work . |