Sentence examples for holds ground from inspiring English sources

The opposition tenaciously holds ground and has disrupted regime supply lines across the country but is fragmented and unable to sustain large offensives.

This is a conventional enemy in that it has armour, tanks, artillery, it is quite wealthy, it holds ground and it is going to fight.

"To draft a policy with limited resources that holds ground -- that at least doesn't lose ground -- is going to be a challenge".

Joseph R. Clearfield, a former Columbia University football player, the march was a remarkable feat for the Marines, a lightly armed attack force that normally lands with supplies for 15 days and holds ground until heavier Army units can take over.

This was perhaps not true of some German bankers, but holds ground for most people who just stare blankly if you ask them for a credit card such things are almost unknown.

Community consultations reasoned that traditional farming still holds ground.

Raiola has trouble holding ground in pass protection.

In the passing game, guards Cooper Carlisle and Mike Brisiel couldn't hold ground against bull-rushers.

Not a single lineman, save for maybe rookie Adrian Clayborn, was able to consistently hold ground.

Those people who were negotiated with are now holding ground and making high demands".

Still, few players in the league could hold ground against double teams the way he did.