Sentence examples for held for half from inspiring English sources
That held for half a century.
He remains true to himself and the ideals he has held for half a century, which is splendid.
Last week China released Song Yongyi, an American-based academic who was held for half a year on vague charges of leaking state secrets.
The vote wasn't mentioned at the time, as attention instead was focused on the stunning U.S. loss of a seat held for half a century on the U.N. Human Rights Commission.
But despite the esteem in which Mr. Kurosawa has been held for half a century -- since "Rashomon," in 1950, made him famous beyond his own country -- it became increasingly difficult for Mr. Kurosawa to find financing.
The three previous rallies were only held for half a day and the length of the weekend's rally has angered authorities, especially as it is planned to take place in similar areas of Kuala Lumpur where National Day celebrations are scheduled for Monday.
As this becomes easier expand the breath to a count of eight, ten, etc. holding for half at the top of the inhale, a third at the bottom.
BOSTON — Elizabeth Warren won a hard-fought race for the Senate on Tuesday, recapturing for the Democrats the seat held for almost half a century by Edward M. Kennedy.
Until Myanmar writes a new constitution, the old guard still has the right to resume the absolute power it held for almost half a century.
If any politician should doubt the will of the people, the seat in Massachusetts held for nearly half a century by Edward M. Kennedy was won by a Republican.
