Example sentences of "hold [noun] up to " in BNC.
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| 1 | The largest size can be inflated with air to form a cushion , a couple of the others have storage pockets of other items and they hold liquids up to 70°C if needed for use as body warmers . |
| 2 | Check that the shade of gold really complements your skin , and hold earrings up to your face to check you are happy with the shape . |
| 3 | Oliver was crouching by the tortoise box , holding Murgatroyd up to his face and murmuring , ‘ It 's my birthday , wish me a happy birthday , Murgatroyd . ’ |
| 4 | They roused the occupants of some houses by knocking on the door and holding Bartle up to the windows to be seen by those inside . |
| 5 | Fears were expressed about a slide towards trial by the news media and analogies were drawn with attempts to hold Shylock up to public abuse on the Rialto if he did not discontinue his action . |
| 6 | She held Dot up to the mirror and Dot saw the greyish rivulets where tears had run down her cheeks and been smudged to grey by her hands . |