But possibly the biggest story of this year's World Cup is the history of the nation holding the huge event.

VOA: special.2010.06.09

In everyday speech, holding your cards close to your vest means not letting other know what you are doing or thinking.

VOA: special.2009.11.22

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

VOA: special.2009.08.23

Just be careful not to let the cat out of the bag, or someone may leave you holding the bag.

VOA: special.2009.01.25

But to be fair,he says the Lomaxes did nothing illegal they were not the only ones holding copyrights to folk songs.

VOA: special.2010.01.25

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

Lucresi cannot!" Fortunato turned, and still holding me by the arm, pulled me down the street to my home.

VOA: special.2009.02.07

But South African President Jacob Zuma says holding the World Cup has brought development that will help the country for many years.

VOA: special.2010.06.09

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

VOA: special.2009.02.28

They included the Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Big Brother and the Holding Company, Howling Wolf and Otis Redding.

VOA: special.2010.12.03

And the strong man, still holding the small child, drifted away on the shadowy river that flows forever to the unknown sea.

VOA: special.2009.06.06

But members have been holding what are known as town hall meetings around the country to hear reaction.

VOA: special.2009.08.14

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

VOA: special.2010.04.30

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

VOA: special.2009.01.25