Sentence examples for but does not hold from inspiring English sources

The flame catches but does not hold.

Wood, the multimillionaire who made his fortune founding travel and accommodation service Wotif.com, is the founding investor but does not hold shares or board membership.

Analysts said the effort — in which the government invades but does not hold an area — underscores the challenge that Mr. Assad faces as he tries to defeat an insurgency that often slips away, only to resurface.

The detour to a state that is rich in Republican donors but does not hold its primary until June comes during a third week in which Mr. Gingrich will make limited public appearances, and it comes ahead of the 10 contests on "Super Tuesday," March 6, which looks increasingly like a make-or-break date for Mr. Gingrich's struggling campaign.

Mr. Gross, whose firm manages about $700 billion in assets but does not hold asset-backed commercial paper issued by S.I.V.'s, said the situation reminded him of Japanese banks that refused to sell or write off troubled loans at distressed prices in the 1990s.

Pentagon officials said other options included assigning the Marine Corps a major piece of the long-term peacekeeping operation -- though it has traditionally been an expeditionary force that seizes territory but does not hold it for lengthy periods -- or turning to individual Army battalions or brigades if they have not yet seen duty in Iraq.

But do not hold your breath.

I didn't hear back but do not hold a grudge.

Huawei says he rose to the position of deputy director, but did not hold military rank.

I cheered, but did not hold my breath.

Hold the card between your index and middle finger, but do not hold it too tight.