This week,Bank of America said it received a letter from investors holding almost fifty billion dollars in mortgage-backed securities.

VOA: special.2010.10.22

This expression makes the person left holding the bag responsible for an action, often a crime or misdeed.

VOA: special.2009.01.25

This year, the Center for Plain Language is holding its first contest for best and worst language use.

VOA: special.2010.04.30

Iran is holding its own nuclear conference in Tehran this Saturday and Sunday.

VOA: special.2010.04.17

This,he said,would lead to war between the slave-holding and free states.

VOA: special.2009.03.19

"It is time to stop holding workers laid off in this recession hostage to Washington politics."

VOA: standard.2010.07.19

But rather than celebrating Nigeria's status as not only host nation but also defending champion of this event, local organizers and FIFA officials alike will instead be holding their collective breath, hoping that the country pulls through the three-week long tournament without any major problems.

VOA: standard.2009.10.22