Example sentences of "and [noun pl] [be] hold on " in BNC.
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| 1 | Diplomatic relations were established with all six countries , and discussions were held on the means of future co-operation . |
| 2 | However , this conflict between preparation for an invasion and the immediate raiding of the enemy coasts was never clearly resolved ; and a force of Royal Marines and Commandos was held on the Clyde forever preparing for landings against the possible need to capture an Atlantic island base should Gibraltar fall . |
| 3 | This year on Trinity Sunday , a candle-lighting ceremony with music , poetry , banners and balloons was held on the steps of St Martin's-in-the-fields church to mark AI 's anniversary . |
| 4 | Thai boxing has also been introduced into Europe , where it has become very popular , with matches and tournaments being held on a regular basis . |
| 5 | Further changes owing to the war were introduced during May 1940 : homework and Saturday morning school were cancelled , and Games were held on Friday afternoons . |
| 6 | Both craft businesses are run by professionals and courses are held on the premises . |
| 7 | Festivities and worship-rites were held on the top which declined when the new faith arrived . |
| 8 | Secondly , there should be a real assault upon the incompetence and inefficiencies of our courts , which would result in a reduction of the time men and women are held on remand and reduce pressure in that way . |