A sense of calm, taking hold after the long storm, surprised everyone.

After the new governor's reforms were announced, hope had taken hold among the population.

When the spring rain begins, a quiet calm takes hold over the village.

When the new mayor's reforms took hold, the rundown neighborhoods slowly began to recover.

She was holding out her hand to help him up.

During the long meeting, he holds out his notes whenever someone asks for clarification.

The cellar's jug holds were labeled with the vintage and year to keep track of the wine.

Despite the takeover rumors, she continued to hold the reins of the company and guided its strategy with a steady hand.

The rule holds true for both novices and experts.

Even decades later, his predictions still hold true for many scientists.