"Holding" Example Sentences
1. The man was holding his wife's hand as they walked through the park.
2. She stood there holding the baby in her arms.
3. The police officer was holding back the crowd.
4. The bear was holding a fish in its paws.
5. The athlete stood holding the gold medal around her neck.
6. The bird sat holding an olive branch in its beak.
7. The child was holding a balloon as he walked with his parents.
8. I was holding the rope tightly so the dog wouldn't run away.
9. The protesters stood holding signs demanding justice.
10. The prisoner entered the courtroom holding handcuffs on his wrists.
11. The boxers stood holding their fists high in the air before the match.
12. The little boy was holding his mother's leg as he watched the parade go by.
13. She came into the room holding a tray with two cups of tea.
14. The football player was holding the ball ready for the next play.
15. The potter stood holding a freshly molded vase.
16. The hunter was holding his rifle as he looked out over the field.
17. We sailed into the harbor holding our breath in anticipation.
18. The lawyer sat holding a file of legal documents.
19. The landowners are holding firm and refusing the offer on their property.
20. Investors pulled their money out, holding on to cash.
21. Workers went on strike, holding out for a better deal.
22. The pitcher held onto the ball, refusing to throw another pitch.
23. She held the cat in her lap, stroking its fur.
24. He was holding onto the rope for dear life.
25. The boy sat holding a birthday present on his lap.
26. The prisoner knelt holding onto the bars of his jail cell.
27. The hallway was filled with children holding candles.
28. I stood there holding the bouquet of flowers she had given me.
29. They stepped off the roller coaster holding hands and laughing.
30. He came to the meeting holding a briefcase full of files.
31. The crew waited on the beach holding their surfboards.
32. The museum was filled with tourists holding maps and guidebooks.
33. She left the courtroom holding back tears of frustration.
34. The country was holding presidential elections that week.
35. The stock is currently holding steady at around $50 per share.
36. The old shed was still standing, barely holding itself together.
37. Investors are holding off from buying stocks until the looming economic crisis is resolved.
38. The country has held elections but is still not holding democratic principles.
39. Officials announced there would be new safety measures for children holding hot substances.
40. Protesters demanded the government do more to help families holding starving children.
41. We left the airport holding our breath and hoping for the best.
42. The authorities currently hold no evidence against the man they are holding for questioning.
43. The house was filled with voices and laughter, holding no trace of the earlier sadness.
44. The couple stood holding hands and staring into each other's eyes.
45. The soldiers entered the city holding their weapons ready for conflict.
46. I sat on the bus holding my luggage tightly.
47. The infant reached up, holding onto her mother's hair.
48. The ship captain gazed out over the water, holding onto the wheel.
49. They sat around the campfire, holding roasting sticks over the flames.
50. He stood in the dugout holding a bat, waiting for his turn at bat.
51. The rowers held their oars, waiting for the signal to start rowing.
52. The boy knelt on the floor, holding a toy train over the tracks.
53. The teacher stood at the front of the classroom holding a ruler.
54. She sat cradling the cat, holding it close to her chest.
55. The suspect was held in custody for 48 hours before being charged.
56. Officials are holding emergency meetings to discuss the crisis.
57. The government has been holding peace talks with rebel groups.
58. The company is holding a barbecue for their employees this weekend.
59. The fundraising event was very successful, holding the largest number of attendees yet.
60. Experts are holding out hope that a vaccine could be developed in the next year.
Common Phases
hand
holding - the act of
holding hands, especially between romantic partners.
heart in one's hand - to have complete trust or faith in someone.
at arm's length - keeping someone or something distant or separated, often emotionally.
breath
holding - temporarily
holding one's breath.
breath of fresh air - something or someone that provides new or entertaining ideas.
holding pattern - an established circular flight pattern used by aircraft waiting for conditions to change or improve.
hold on to your hat - used to tell someone to be prepared for something surprising.
hold your tongue - to keep oneself from speaking, especially to avoid argument.
hold your horses - used to tell someone to wait patiently or be less eager.
holding ground - maintaining one's current position or status.
hold the fort - to maintain control or stability of a situation while someone else is absent.
hold down the fort - same as above.
holding company - a company formed to control other companies.
holding company - a business that owns enough voting stock in another firm to control management and operations.
holding pattern - system permitting circuit airports to accommodate aircraft delayed due to weather or air traffic congestion.
hold your fire - asking someone to cease an action, especially verbal or physical aggression.
hold your horses - used to tell someone to slow down and be patient.
hold your tongue - to restrain oneself from speaking, especially to avoid an argument.
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holding."