Words similar to holding

Example sentences for: holding

How can you use “holding” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

"For instance," said Cohen, holding up the current issue of Fortune magazine turned to an article by columnist Stanley Bing, "he humorously dismisses the typical New Year's resolutions, then pledges to 'make a lot of money.
This was proved Wednesday in New Delhi's Asian Age, which carried a cartoon showing a sick-looking fellow identified as the Indian "coalition government" being addressed by a doctor holding a phallic, rocketlike object labeled "nuclear test."
The request for a variance in sample holding time, directed to the USEPA Regional Administrator under 40 CFR 136.
From 9:09 to 9:13, the Otis fighters stayed in this holding pattern.
Soon you won't be able to move for head-scarfed women clutching wide-eyed babies and holding out their hands in your direction.