How to Use hold in a Sentence

hold

1 of 2 verb

• Hold the rail so you won't fall.
• Would you hold this for me?
• He held her close and kissed her.
• She showed him the correct way to hold the racket.
• Hold the pen upright when you write.
• She picked up the trophy and held it over her head.
• He held the pen in his mouth while he dialed the number.
• Some people just don't like to be held.
• He was holding a large package in his arms.
• You have to hold the button down for several seconds.
• Each vamp holds one of the hats to have been stuffed with either names or dares.
  — Matt Thompson, SPIN, 8 Nov. 2023
• The video starts by showing Macron in the form of a rooster holding a French flag.
  — Andy Greenberg, WIRED, 17 Apr. 2024
• The election was held virtually for the first time, and some complained about the process.
  — Steph MacHado, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Aug. 2023
• More FAQs What does holding grudges say about a person?
  — Stephanie Dolgoff, Good Housekeeping, 19 June 2023
• More than two minutes later, one of the teens could be seen on the video putting on a mask and holding a pistol.
  — Cory Shaffer, cleveland, 26 July 2023
• The final carnage came in overtime, while Sanchez was holding a healthy lead on the last lap.
  — Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 17 Feb. 2024
• The United States, which topped the list a decade ago, held its place at seventh, tied with Canada and Hungary.
  — Kelsey Ables, Washington Post, 12 Jan. 2024
• Well, Margaret, the Hamas is holding people hostage still.
  — CBS News, 15 Oct. 2023
• Ready to hold your handwash, toothbrush, soap, shavers and beyond.
  — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2023
• The dumplings hold sway, and people are particular about how they're made.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2023
• No matter how long ago the show may have aired, The Golden Girls will always hold a special place in our hearts.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 19 June 2023
• About 1,000 miles away, a gay pride event was being held near Portland, Oregon.
  — Donie O'Sullivan, CNN, 20 Nov. 2023
• Framework will hold its late-night dance parties April 12-14 at a hangar at the Thermal airport.
  — Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024
• See what the future holds and shift your perspective in 2024 through tarot horoscopes.
  — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Jan. 2024
• But only time will tell what this year holds for the mighty M15 as this nesting season begins.
  — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2023
• Oil prices are being weighed by the U.S. Fed’s hawkish tone that has stoked fears about holding rates higher for longer.
  — WSJ, 22 Sep. 2023
• To use, just hold the sharpener steady on a table and pull the knife’s edge through the appropriate V slot.
  — Jim Cobb, Field & Stream, 21 Sep. 2023
• According to court documents, the girl was held for a day at the county Youth Center.
  — Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 12 Mar. 2024
• The largest group of people holding onto their landlines are 65 and older.
  — Heather Kelly, Washington Post, 23 Mar. 2024
• Buc-ee’s is ‘more of an experience’ And Buc-ee’s holds world records, according to the company website.
  — Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2024

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hold

2 of 2 noun

• At that meeting, the board put on hold any plans to bring back the fares, for now.
  — Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 18 Jan. 2024
• What's next for Hunter Biden, now that his plea deal is on hold?
  — Melissa Quinn, Jack Turman, CBS News, 27 July 2023
• The gag order is on hold for now, while the appeals court weighs the issue.
  — Tom jackman, Washington Post, 20 Nov. 2023
• The last bill has been put on hold by a judge while a legal challenge plays out.
  — Seth Klamann, The Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2024
• The justices put the Texas law on hold while the appeals continued.
  — David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2023
• Amy Hill, chair of the village board and Mitchell’s niece, said that the plan is currently on hold.
  — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2024
• Kenya put the plan on hold pending the formation of the next government.
  — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2024
• The policy was later put on hold by a court, and Thursday, the school board rolled back most of it.
  — John D. Harden, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2024
• Johnson and Safdie first connected on the project in 2019, but fell out of touch and put the film on hold due to the pandemic.
  — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 29 Feb. 2024
• The movie’s production was recently put on hold for the WGA strike.
  — Henry Chandonnet, Peoplemag, 10 July 2023
• The decision was then appealed by the state, putting the injunction on hold for now.
  — Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2023
• The dream of Unicorn perfection was put on hold while these dudes brought the big man back in canny ways.
  — Corbin Smith, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2023
• To that end, Moscow had Ukraine hold—as well as make—large quantities of weapons.
  — Daniel Block, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2023
• Our tester liked the grippy handle and comfortable hold while in use.
  — Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2024
• Owning a home may be on hold for more families now, but that won’t last.
  — Miles S. Nadal, Fortune, 20 Nov. 2023
• She’s never been, having to put past plans on hold when the pandemic arose.
  — Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2023
• Verden said, adding that, in some big cities, people calling 911 may be placed on hold.
  — Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 29 Feb. 2024
• Then many of us returned to it, in part because our screenwriting work was on hold.
  — John Wogan Carmen Winant, New York Times, 28 Nov. 2023
• Meanwhile, the help line specialist, who was on hold while Lynn spoke with the crisis team, got back on the phone and chatted some more.
  — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 27 July 2023
• Its source also implied there are other projects on hold but did not name them.
  — Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner, 25 May 2023
• Woodyard was the first police officer on the scene in August 2019 and put McClain in a carotid hold.
  — Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2023
• That’s the amount Trump was fined for violating the gag order before the appeals court put it on hold.
  — Alison Durkee, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
• Oliver had just gotten started when the writers strike put those plans on hold.
  — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 4 Oct. 2023
• It’s equipped with side grips to maintain a firm hold while tackling roadside fixes.
  — Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2023
• But those are now on hold until the Supreme Court rules on SB 126 in a supervisory writ.
  — Joe Sonka, The Courier-Journal, 18 Aug. 2023
• These large claw clips are designed to provide a strong hold, ensuring your hair stays in place all day long.
  — Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2023
• Production was put on hold due to the strike, how did that effect your overall timeline?
  — Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Apr. 2024
• But in an anticlimactic end to the saga, Tuberville backed down from even those holds.
  — David Sivak, Washington Examiner, 19 Dec. 2023
• By a 5-4 vote, the justices kept the Texas law on hold while litigation over it continues.
  — Mark Sherman, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2023
• Texas officials appealed the ruling, which is now on hold.
  — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 12 Sep. 2023

Last Updated: 5 Sep 2024