Examples of 'were holding' in a sentence

Meaning of "were holding"

The phrase 'were holding' can have multiple contexts depending on the situation. It can mean physically grasping or supporting something or someone. It can also imply maintaining a particular posture or position. Additionally, it can refer to organizing or hosting an event or gathering. The specific meaning can be derived from the surrounding context

How to use "were holding" in a sentence

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were holding
You were holding the spider just now.
Saunders thought they were holding everyone back.
You were holding your sword like a lute.
I began to think they were holding you ransom.
They were holding areas arranged in various settings.
They said you were holding his hand.
We were holding hands and strolling in the rain.
The other boys were holding their breath.
We were holding his head under the water.
They thought that we were holding them back.
They were holding banners with your name.
I thought the reason we were holding up this spot.
They were holding the whole school back.
It just seemed to me you were holding something back.
You were holding a squash under your arm.

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You told me you were holding hands today.
We were holding hands not to lose each other.
I used to think you were holding something back.
You were holding that when you awoke.
We are thinking you were holding onto the file.
They were holding each other and kissing.
I think all of us were holding our breath.
You were holding some kind of white doll.
Eugene said you were holding your chest.
You were holding coke for me up there.
Who told me they were holding my father.
You were holding this when you were attacked.
I had no idea you were holding on to all that.
We were holding not given a proper burial.
I thought you were holding the ladder.
A big fibber whose hand you were holding.
Our mothers were holding our jackets while we were.
Just wanted to see how you were holding up.
But you were holding her really tight.
I could feel them when we were holding hands.
There we were holding religious service this morning.
I was going to say that you were holding something back.
As if you were holding to someone who leaves you.
They kept going because they were holding on to something.
They were holding this book for me.
And you were so cute when you were holding it.
The way you were holding that pen.
I do not wish to know what you were holding.
Maybe they were holding the gun on him.
We were on this train and you were holding my hand.
You were holding my truck for evidence.
I told him they were holding up well.
They were holding hands and being very romantic.
She felt as if he were holding his breath.
They were holding hands and running towards us.

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