There were 12 shiny drops of water, each holding a tiny baby no larger than her big toe.

VOA: special.2009.02.28

The old woman came running, still holding a turnip, freshly dug from the earth.

VOA: special.2009.02.28

A soldier sitting in a tree is holding a rifle.

VOA: special.2010.07.25

You can see Mister Stewart holding a playful shark underwater.

VOA: special.2009.04.03

As difficult and painful as holding a hot potato.

VOA: special.2009.12.06

Some lawmakers are already talking about introducing legislation to cut off federal funds for holding a trial in New York.

VOA: standard.2010.01.30

Critics accused the Obama administration of holding a double standard by being more lenient on financial institutions also receiving federal assistance.

VOA: standard.2009.04.05

U.S.lawmakers are expected to push for new tests and new regulations after holding a series of hearings last week on auto safety.

VOA: standard.2010.03.04

A militia group in Ohio posted a video on the Internet of a man with an altered voice holding a semi-automatic assault rifle.

VOA: standard.2009.08.17

Geithner said officials from both countries would be holding a series of talks to address remaining concerns in the coming weeks and months.

VOA: standard.2010.05.25

He stood before a glass and wood case holding a copy of the United States Constitution, and talked about morality, rights and ethical standards.

VOA: standard.2009.05.21

"Someone said that he had made a cellphone call following the quake but the monsignor was holding a pair of glasses in his right hand.

VOA: standard.2010.01.20

Najafi was asked by a reporter about reports U.S.special envoy Richard Holbrooke is trying to pressure the Afghan government into holding a second round to alleviate concerns of widespread voter fraud.

VOA: standard.2009.08.29

A group of small states on the coast of North Africa was seizing American ships and holding their crews hostage.

VOA: special.2009.05.27

Just as a keystone holds together a stone arch, Pennsylvania was seen as holding together the young American republic.

VOA: special.2009.08.23