Example sentences of "[pers pn] [be] hold in [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Wherever she went she was held in high esteem . |
| 2 | We were held in total secrecy , without any contact at all with the outside world and without ever having been charged or tried . |
| 3 | Besides being the only decent covered area at ‘ The Tip ’ , the stand was a local landmark , and although not in the same class perhaps as the Eiffel Tower , it was held in great affection by nearby residents . |
| 4 | Mr Urbanec , who is to hold further talks with Mr Havel today — this time in front of television cameras — conceded that the party realised it was held in deep mistrust by the public , and accepted that henceforth it could only be part of the political spectrum . |
| 5 | At college he was held in great affection and esteem by his fellow students . |
| 6 | Known throughout the Army world for his outstanding service as a chaplain in the First World War he was held in great affection and esteem . |
| 7 | He also said that in the letter he told Mr Wilson that he was held in great esteem among Irish people , qualifying him to engage in political dialogue . |
| 8 | They were all offices which indicated that he was held in good regard , but not considered a serious candidate for major political advancement . |
| 9 | It was his great satisfaction in retirement to know that he was held in deep affection by many hundreds of students who were fortunate enough to come under his caring influence . ’ |
| 10 | He was held in solitary confinement in the General Intelligence headquarters in Riyadh and was reportedly tortured . |