Even after all these years, Marcus continues to hold a torch for his college sweetheart.

After months of negotiation, the small publisher finally won a toe-hold in the international market.

During the long wind-hold, the sailors stripped the sails and waited for a breeze.

The captain warned us that a wind hold ahead could delay our voyage.

The climber gained a secure toe hold on the rock before reaching for the ledge.

The referee warned the wrestler after he used a choke hold in the final minute.

I finally managed to get a hold of the rare book I've been searching for.

With both hands she tried to lay hold on the slippery rope, but it slipped through her fingers.

The trainer warned that a choke-hold can be dangerous if applied incorrectly during sparring.

The hold-down failed during the storm, allowing the beam to shift.