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'holding' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'holding' with 20 example sentences.


holding noun

: the act of retaining something

: something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone


  • They put down the boxes they were holding.
  • She is holding an umbrella in her hand.
  • You cannot kill yourself by holding your breath.
  • He was holding a large box in his arms.
  • The fat woman was holding a monkey.
  • They walked down the beach, holding hands.
  • She's holding a flower in her hand.
  • You are holding my hand in that picture.
  • Guess what I'm holding in my hand.
  • My brother is holding a camera in his hand.
  • The woman over there holding a baby is my wife.
  • He was holding a pen in his hand.
  • How many fingers am I holding up?
  • He is holding his books under his arm.
  • I dropped the pencil I was holding.
  • I can't dance holding a drink.
  • I think he is holding something back from us.
  • Am I holding the brush correctly?
  • I'm not holding my breath.
  • Tomorrow, we're holding a farewell gathering for Nancy.
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