Example sentences of "was hold out [art] " in BNC.

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1 The German soldier was holding out a box of cigars .
2 The fat boy was holding out a pile of thin plastic diskettes .
3 Once she was holding out a small present done up in coloured wrapping .
4 A moment later he had returned , and was holding out a balloon glass containing an inch of brandy towards her .
5 The girl was holding out a small , delicate-looking hand , eyeing her with polite curiosity .
6 When she turned round Penry was holding out a pair of unused white shoelaces .
7 Then she turned , willing Miss Harker , who was holding out the duster , to look at the board .
8 The youngest of Taureg 's officers was holding out the flag for all to see , proudly proclaiming the success of their patrol and the reason for this , their special homecoming .
9 Marc was holding out the Regency earrings .
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