Sentence examples for be holding for from inspiring English sources

A ceasefire appears to be holding for now.

LONDON — Political support may be holding for nuclear power and offshore oil, despite the Fukushima and Gulf of Mexico disasters, as decision makers confront the challenges of climate change and dwindling energy reserves.

That view was shared in London by the defence secretary, Michael Fallon, who said the ceasefire "appears largely to be holding for now" but warned a major change of behaviour by the Russians was required for it to persist.

Drilling down into Internet-specific and clean tech deals, VC optimism seems to be holding for now.

Private services will be held for Dr. Diamond.

Others will be held for trials.

Protesters would be held for hours.

A private ceremony will be held for the family.

Suspected terrorists can be held for 96 hours without charge.

A private service will be held for the family.

It can't be held for a ransom.