Example sentences of "[noun sg] and held it for " in BNC.
Next page| No | Sentence |
|---|---|
| 1 | She caught Stephen 's eye and held it for a second . |
| 2 | Kelly returned his kiss and held it for a fraction longer than she should have . |
| 3 | He took a dressing-gown from the back of the door and held it for her . |
| 4 | She opened a gate and held it for Meredith . |
| 5 | Nick reached across the table , took her hand and held it for a moment . |
| 6 | Lisa struck a pose of melodramatic fervour and held it for a few seconds before slumping back in her seat . |
| 7 | However , perhaps the National Deaf Club 's most distinguished member was Arthur James Wilson , who succeeded S. Bright Lucas to the presidency and held it for the rest of his life . |