"It doesn't hold up to serious mathematics because Thailand sees about 1.4 million medical travelers from outside of Thailand.

VOA: standard.2009.12.23

Even if troop numbers hold up, Chalmers says future public support for the mission depends on progress.

VOA: standard.2010.08.04

The Baomahun license area is estimated to hold up to two million ounces of gold.

VOA: standard.2010.04.22

(PLAYING GENTLE MELODY) (MEN SHOUTING) (DOGS BARKING) (SNIFFING) MAN: Hold up.

VOA: standard.other

Hold up, boys!

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This huge warrior threw me to the ground and then took hold of my arm again to pick me up.

VOA: special.2010.07.17

Somalia's pirates have stepped up their attacks in recent weeks and now hold at least 11 vessels and more than 200 crew.

VOA: standard.2009.11.10

Three years ago a group of interfaith activists began to hold monthly vigils at the Sudanese Embassy in Washington to speak up for the people of Darfur.

VOA: standard.2010.05.23

To do this, Pelosi has to try to hold on to the Democrats' current majority in the House of Representatives when the entire House is up for re-election this November.

VOA: standard.2010.05.11

"So the idea was to recognize these great inventors, hold them up as role models for young people, and help young people see that aspiring to be an inventor is a great thing."

VOA: standard.2009.12.18