The board investigated the legal implications of the cross-holding between the two corporations.

The auditor noted a complex cross holding between the two corporations that required further disclosure.

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

The diver's breath-holding allowed her to swim under the ice for several minutes.

The criminals threatened to hold ransom the CEO unless the company paid the demanded sum.

The pirates intended to hold for ransom the captain and demand a large payment.

Despite everyone telling him to move on, Jake was still holding a candle for his college sweetheart.

He still holds a candle for his high school sweetheart, even after all these years.

During the rehearsal, I had to hold the book for the lead actor when he forgot his lines.

I shoved the extra rope, food, and maps into the bag of holding before setting off on the journey.