Sentence examples for holding position from inspiring English sources

As a holding position, it is a cunning plan.

However, the long-term plan would be that Rodwell would make the holding position his own.

They paddled north constantly, barely holding position against a southbound current.

As for the omnibus bill, Shorten will repeat Labor's holding position.

Almost by default, the government has adopted a holding position while it, and Tata, seek private buyers.

His discipline in holding position was also notable; Kayal resembled Lennon in his peak playing days, with added attacking ability.

She had spent the previous ten years in a holding position, her legs locked under a table.

The older was calmly holding position on the right side of the court, moving in a radius of a few steps and flicking returns all over the court.

Associates of Mr. Conde said this was likely to be a holding position of sorts — a precursor to a more specific appointment.

Burberry stayed on this week's schedule, but this collection inevitably felt like a glamorous holding position rather than a key seasonal statement.

Last year's meeting in Lima ran more than 36 hours over time – and negotiators were essentially working on a document intended mainly as a holding position.