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.

After inheriting the land, she turned the small holding into an organic vegetable plot.

The charity's annual auction turned into a no-holds-barred bidding war, with collectors competing fiercely for rare items.

The blench holding noted in the investor report confused several stakeholders.

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.