Example sentences of "the [noun sg] holds a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Where a crime requires knowledge or recklessness as to a certain circumstance , and the defendant holds a mistaken belief about that circumstance , logic demands that an acquittal should follow . |
| 2 | Although I am not a mechanic like Pa , the machine holds a strange attraction for me . |
| 3 | The museum holds a comprehensive collection of photographs and glass plate negatives of the region ; most of these can be viewed on microfiche , by appointment with the curator , and copies can be ordered . |
| 4 | Where the licensee holds a residential or restaurant licence it can lead to disqualification of the licensee . |
| 5 | The robot holds a small torch in its gripper . |
| 6 | A company is treated as an associated undertaking when the group holds a substantial interest in it for the long term , and exercises a significant influence over its operating and financial policy decisions . |
| 7 | He 's perhaps best known for his love of livebearers — but the fishhouse holds a great many other species — some breeding projects , some pets , including a superb ‘ pair ’ of snakeheads , Derek 's new pride and joy . |
| 8 | There is no real bargaining if one side or the other holds a total or overwhelming position . |
| 9 | The box at the side of the Page holds a certain number of sweets . |
| 10 | Where the entry ends with the words " to date " or a dash , this means that the library holds a complete file of that title from the date given . |
| 11 | The Library holds a comprehensive collection of the Department 's reports to Regional Council committees . |
| 12 | All of these are projects in which the government holds a controlling interest and in which it has a strong commercial partner . |
| 13 | The theatre holds a special guided tour of the building each Tuesday morning for those interested in seeing behind the scenes . |
| 14 | Perhaps , just as the BA holds a senior and junior College and University Booksellers Group conference , it could put on two mainline conferences : one for the under 45s , for the men and women who actually do the biz ; and one for the older members of the trade . |
| 15 | The Company holds a personal accident insurance policy in its own name covering all permanent employees anywhere in the world , whether or not engaged on Company business , subject to certain specified exclusions . |
| 16 | Suppose that banks operate with a desired ratio , , of reserves to deposit liabilities , ‘ the deposit ratio ’ and that the public holds a desired ratio , , of notes and coin to its deposits , ‘ the cash ratio ’ |
| 17 | It can be seen , therefore , that the system holds a great deal of information , both personnel details and pay details , and is completely integrated . |