Many farmers in the valley rely on small holdings to grow vegetables and sustain their families.

She stood on the cliff, holding the ring, and wondered whether to throw it into the sea.

The coach praised the holding midfielders for breaking up the opposition's attacks and starting swift counters.

The landlord deducted the holding charges from our security deposit after we canceled the lease.

The police added a holding charge to ensure the suspect remained in custody overnight.

The team closed several holding deals to secure the company's assets before the merger.

During the protest, the organizers coordinated several holding actions to maintain order at the exits.

By holding all the aces, she steered the negotiations exactly where she wanted.

If no one volunteers to take the lead, I'm going to be left holding the baby and expected to resolve the project's problems by myself.

The documentary was holding up a mirror to society, exposing uncomfortable truths about inequality.