Example sentences of "he hold [adv] the [noun] " in BNC.

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No	Sentence
1	Like a detective displaying the only clues in a case in which he has become personally involved , he holds out the croci with a shrug of quiet resolve .
2	He held up the can of lager .
3	He held up the papers .
4	The Empress was in great beauty … the Emperor also looked very impressive , and when after the ceremony he held up the child in his arms to present him to the multitude , the enthusiasm was genuine and great .
5	‘ See that ? ’ he said , and then he held up The Hook .
6	He held up the brochure .
7	He held up the doll .
8	He held up the tent-flap that led to the theatre .
9	He held up the jar .
10	He held up the TARDIS key , rubbing it thoughtfully .
11	He held up the packet of film against the light and made non-committal noises .
12	He held up the glass to her .
13	He held out the case and Li Yuan nodded , looking to his father for approval .
14	He held out the collar to the teacher with one hand and pointed to a picture of Koko with the other .
15	But when he held out the bread to Charlotte , he could not do it , because he was shaking and crying so much .
16	He held out the clipboard impatiently as if she quibbled over a minor detail .
17	He held out the parcel to her .
18	He held out the handful of nails and stuff he 'd taken out of his Dad 's shed .
19	He held out the block ; this was a game for Anna to play with him .
20	He held out the bag with the Union Jack on it .
21	/In the dress rehearsal when he held out the ring to her she took his pulse .
22	He held out the salver to Galvone who took the sheet , unfolded it , read the few words on the paper and handed it to Hauser .
23	He held out the dice and I put it in the shaker .
24	But he held out the flat of his hand towards her .
25	He held out the glass and watched as she raised it gratefully to her lips .
26	He held out the tray .
27	He held out the receiver to her .

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