Example sentences of "[be] hold so that " in BNC.

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1 ( Just as with the cross wind take-off , the down wind wing should be held so that any slight pull will not help the weathercocking into wind . )
2 In the event of a hung Parliament , roughly half the electorate , 48 per cent , want another general election to be held so that one party could obtain an overall majority .
3 The tone of the cymbals played thus is much inferior to that produced when a cymbal can be held so that both are free to vibrate equally when clashed together .
4 It might be held so that this currency in turn could be used at a later date to make foreign purchases of goods or services , a method often used to hedge exchange risk .
5 Over ten , half hour meetings were held so that every employee in the group had an opportunity to attend .
6 If the sun is shining the focal length can be measured just as easily as for a converging lens : the lens is held so that its shadow falls on a sheet of paper .
7 When we returned from our honeymoon , feeling bronzed and glowing , a drinks party was held so that all the rest of the family and our friends might share in our celebration .
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