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

VOA: special.2009.08.23

Today,a network of universities holds area competitions that send the winners to the world finals, now organized by IBM.

VOA: special.2010.03.11

The magazine also holds a yearly skyscraper competition for the best ideas for redefining the role of skyscrapers.

VOA: special.2010.03.31

The museum holds many events so that the public can enjoy musical evenings, educational programs and other activities.

VOA: special.2009.01.11

Progress on a work plan for securing nuclear materials can be discussed when South Korea holds the next summit in two years.

VOA: special.2010.04.17

A big stone and glass building holds young plants before they are placed in the ground outside.

VOA: special.2009.11.16

If this wind holds and the boat doesnt flood, we cant do much else, said the captain.

VOA: special.2010.03.06

Her left arm holds a tablet with the date of the Declaration of Independence July fourth,seventeen seventy-six.

VOA: special.2009.06.29

It is probably clay if it holds together instead of falling apart when you stop pressing.

VOA: special.2009.09.14

The French city of Cannes holds an international fireworks competition each year in July and August.

VOA: special.2009.07.05

In Georgetown we stop at a mansion that holds the Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection.

VOA: special.2009.09.21

Portland cement is a material that holds together the sand and crushed stone in concrete.

VOA: special.2009.12.01

The potter holds the clay firmly and guides it while the wheel and clay turn.

VOA: special.2009.09.09

It holds promise to greatly improve the abilities of people who have lost both arms.

VOA: special.2009.03.10