He was the first American to hold that position.

VOA: special.2009.08.02

"We do not have enough forces right now, between the Afghan security forces, trained and in place, and ISAF to be able to clear out the insurgents and then hold that so that development and reconstruction can occur.

VOA: standard.2009.03.24

The expression meant that the person who cannot hold a candle to you is not fit even to be your servant.

VOA: special.2011.05.29

For the best results, carrots should be grown in sandy soil that does not hold water for a long time.

VOA: special.2009.02.24

Scientists have long believed that Earth's satellite lacks the ability to hold water near its surface because it has no atmosphere.

VOA: special.2009.09.30

The mold is made of small squares of wire that hold the shape and thickness of the paper.

VOA: special.2009.07.06

If that is the case, it may be possible that the moon could hold enough water for future explorations or even colonies.

VOA: special.2009.12.30

Recent observations had suggested that 2 of the 4 spiral arms hold most of the older stars in the Milky Way galaxy.

VOA: special.2009.01.20

When they have removed all the dirt, they are down to the brass tacks, the copper pieces that hold the boat together.

VOA: special.2010.05.16

Bill and his men had so many cattle that they needed all of New Mexico to hold them.

VOA: special.2009.11.28

Two years later, in seventeen fifty-seven, he produced a small clock that he could hold in his hand.

VOA: special.2010.07.14

Banks hold one and a half of the three and a half trillion dollars in debt that supports the commercial real estate market.

VOA: special.2009.09.04

Experts say Japan and Switzerland are the only other countries that hold some kind of judicial elections.

VOA: special.2009.06.12

She demanded that Nate give her the lamp to hold so that he could have all the light he needed to help Maudie.

VOA: special.2010.01.09