Example sentences of "were hold on the [noun] " in BNC.

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1 There was a substantial body of opinion which would support the view that , whatever convictions were held on the merits , it would be inopportune to introduce this experiment in the unsettled conditions following a major war , when the number of violent crimes was abnormally high and respect for the sanctity of human life had inevitably been impaired by the circumstances of war .
2 As discussions were held on the formation of a government , deliberations were also taking place within Congress ( I ) on the issue of the next Prime Minister .
3 Festivities and worship-rites were held on the top which declined when the new faith arrived .
4 There used to be just the sports in the afternoon ; Mary Clarke and Bill Scott remembered when the races were held on the roads through the village , in the days before there were so many motor cars .
5 These were held on the road outside the inn and the distances were : one mile , a half and a quarter of a mile .
6 This year 's ITV Awards for Marketing ( co-sponsored by Marketing Week and the Marketing Society ) were held on the eve of last week 's poll-shocker .
7 Diplomatic relations were established with all six countries , and discussions were held on the means of future co-operation .
8 GEORGE Wood , CCG 's manager at Osmosis Bar in Glasgow , competed again for the Scottish shooting team in July in the Home Internationals for Skeet , which were held on the Isle of Man .
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