holds

"Keep a firm hold on the handlebars."

"Can I have a hold of the baby?"

"The county animal shelter has several holds where lost dogs are kept safe until their owners can find them. "

"Senator X placed a hold on the bill, then went to the library and placed a hold on a book."

"We have a hold here for you."

"The dictator's brutal holds over the country silenced all dissent. "

"The project's success depended on the team's holds in the face of repeated setbacks. "

""This hairspray promises strong holds, even in humid weather." "

"He got him in a tight hold and pinned him to the mat."

"My yoga instructor incorporates short holds into our practice to build strength and endurance. "

"The House Hold on the game is 10,000, this is the amount of decision or risk the house wishes to assume."

"As of Monday night the total Melbourne Cup hold was $848,015"

""After four straight holds, the tennis player was finally broken in the fifth game." "

"The child gripped the holds on the climbing wall, pulling herself up. "

""She used all three holds hoping to line up the cherries on the fruit machine." "

""Please put the call on holds while I check her schedule." "

""During peak hours, the phone system experiences significant holds as everyone tries to call at once." "

"The relief pitcher had three holds this season, proving his ability to maintain a lead and help the team win. "

"Due to bad weather, the air traffic controller directed several planes into the holds above the airport to wait for improved conditions. "

"Hold the pencil like this."

"This package holds six bottles."

"The school holds its annual sports day on the last Saturday of May. "

"Even though it's difficult, she holds to her promise to study for one hour every day. "

"The tennis player holds after a powerful serve and volley, winning the game. "

"The school's annual talent show holds on Friday evening. "

"Elections will be held on the first Sunday of next month."

"The will holds the right to the family farm to my uncle. "

"A martini, please, and hold the olive."

"The police arrested him because he holds a large quantity of heroin for sale in his apartment. "

"Put that in the hold."