Holding

//ˈhəʊldɪŋ//

"Holding" in a Sentence (19 examples)

On top of the statue, Sadako is holding a golden crane over her head.

It's no use holding me back.

Holding on to the rope firmly, I came safely to land.

Brian is holding Kate's hands.

Why are you holding my hands?

She was fat, and holding a monkey.

The boy pretended he could read, but he was holding the book upside down.

The hand of the magician was quicker than our eyes. Before we could say Jack Robinson, the cards he was holding between his fingers disappeared.

You are holding my hand in that picture.

This room is capable of holding fifty persons.

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Although this survey lists only a small number of representative materials in the Hoover Library's Baltic Collection, a comprehensive view of the library's holdings can be gained from the Hoover Institution's card catalog or its printed equivalent

Italy's right-wing prime minister was about to cure his biggest headache by selling the state's holding in a troubled airline, Alitalia.

The defender at third position is supposed to keep the partner informed of his holdings in that suit.

Take again From this my hand, as holding of the Pope Your sovereign greatness and authority.

This has no holding, To swear by him whom I protest to love That I will work against him.

Make battery to our ears with the loud music; The while I'll place you; then the boy shall sing. The holding every man shall beat as loud As his strong sides can volley.

This is one of the principal holdings of that destructive system, which has endeavoured to unhinge all the virtuous, honourable, and useful connexions in the kingdom.

They were caught holding hands in the dark.

Then came a maid with hand-bag and shawls, and after her a tall young lady. She stood for a moment holding her skirt above the grimy steps,[…], and the light of the reflector fell full upon her.

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