| 单词 | hold tight |
| 例句 | When the sick feeling was gone I pulled into the willow bushes and rested again, my arms around some brush, holding tight with my hands to the branches. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z He never care that I love it Nettie stood there at the gate holding tight to my hand. The Color Purple 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z I was very upset with God that day as I held tight, trying not to wet my pants until we got to the church. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z She tried to peel Louisiana off of her, but Louisiana held tight. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z Jiichan handed it to her, and though she almost lost her balance, she held tight with one hand, using the other hand to clutch the ladder. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z He sat with quiet dignity, stone fingers holding tight to the sword across his lap, but in life all swords had failed him. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z The last time I saw Deborah, she was holding tight to my mother’s side. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Pastor Tom held tight to his hat as he backed down the steps, still preaching. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z The guys have their arms wrapped about each other, holding tight like paper dolls. Towers Falling 2016-07-12T00:00:00Z I tucked my lips in, closed my heavy eyelids, and held tight to the edges of the wooden bed. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z The silk dress she wore seemed to worship every curve and dip of her lithe body, but the small sensual mouth was held tight in disapproval, or perhaps even disgust. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z All the way down that interminable hall, Noris held tight to my hand. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z "See that you never forget it. The hard truths are the ones to hold tight. Fetch me my plate. Is it ham again? So be it. You look weary. Was your moonlight ride so tiring?" A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z When it came time to leave, little Miguel put on a poncho and held tight to his sister’s hand. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z I try to pull away, but he holds tight, squeezing harder, watching my face for my response. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z I nod and leave, holding tight to the straps of my backpack. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z I slid down the flaming banister, holding tight with my blanketed elbows and legs, the wool clenched together with my teeth. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z She had her face close to the wall and the cat held tight to her chest. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z You’d think people would hold tight after a tragedy like the one with Ben. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z My mother arrives in the middle of the night, and sleepily, we pile into her arms and hold tight. Brown Girl Dreaming 2014-08-28T00:00:00Z But we held tight to our knapsacks and kept on walking. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Pantalaimon’s claws were in her furs, holding tight After a minute she opened her eyes and crawled up away from the edge. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z She’s staring at the toddler, who is walking across the dock, holding tight to his mom’s hand. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z I put my hand on the doorknob and hold tight. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z “Please,” she said, pressing her back against the inside of the tree and holding tight to his shoulders. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z He being unable to swim, he was holding tight to his drum, which held him aloft, while Clippinger thrashed at the water beside him. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Simeon now asked Ms. Post, who had put a hand up to signal for other walkers to hold tight on the corner and wait for her whistle. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z I held tight to the burning shingle as I fell, unwilling to let it go to brace my fall. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z As I hold my breath for what seems like forever, twisting with the force of the water, I hold tight to the tiller. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z That was me holding tight to the close-up print of my burnt wings, trying to figure it out. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z The brachy howled, swerving away, but the club stayed fast and the rider held tight, swinging off his mount. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z Sierra held tight to the extinguisher, suddenly out of breath. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z I reached for the limb of a small cedar and held tight, as though everything I had was about to slip from my hands. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Her heart held tight, as tight as it could, to the secret; held it tight so it wouldn’t slip from her heart and out her mouth. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z This is the same wrist Patrice held tight to force in an IV. Those are the hips, now so sturdy and muscled, that once were covered in blisters. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z I concentrated on my hands, holding tight to the edge of the table. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z I held tight as I took each step and pulled myself up onto the dock. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z She held tight and grabbed Coach Hedge by the shirt collar as he started to tumble away. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Below them, Petra held tight to a low- lying branch with a precarious crack in it. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z He picked up the torn grass and pasted it on the gourds head, where it settled in tufty clumps, held tight by the sticky sap. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I held tight waiting for the lurch, but it wasn’t as bad as I expected. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Jem opened and closed his burnt fingers, holding tight to the words in his mind, praying that his father's gods would give him the strength to die bravely when his hour came. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Mrs. Weasley nodded and turned the doorknob, but apparently Mr. Weasley was holding tight to it on the other side, because the door remained firmly shut. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z If you don’t repeat the answers, if you don’t hold tight and turn them over and over in your head, one day you’ll forget, and then they’re lost forever. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I held tight to my satchel that held the cigar box of mementos and letters. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z He’d held tight to his big brother’s hand as they journeyed through miles of sweet, rolling countryside, until they reached one of the major waterways and hopped a bog boat that carried produce to Ketterdam. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z She stood in the dark and held tight to the banisters. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z So I was left standing there, a sad little boy holding tight against my chest the thin blanket in which my few belongings were tied. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Still, held tight in the palm of his hand, bright and shiny as the day it had been minted, was a 1922 Liberty-head silver dollar. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z Pong held tight to his wooden life preserver as he drifted downstream. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z The girl held tight to the unicorn's neck as it tumbled headlong through the dark forest. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z The mother tried to get people to move along by shouting and shooing, but they held tight. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Dicey forced her feet to move, and her legs, and her hands to hold tight onto Sammy’s feet, and her back to stay straight because in the long run that would hurt less. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z Sky-blue ribbons in my hair, my Watchtower held tight in my white-gloved hand, the blue linen dress a friend of my grandmother's has made for me stopping just above my knees. Brown Girl Dreaming 2014-08-28T00:00:00Z I had to keep hefting it back up around my shoulders because the straps wouldn’t hold tight, and every time I did that, another fork or knife found a way to poke into my spine. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z If she timed it right, she should be able to grab onto her arched back and hold tight, and then the wind would whip through her hair and they’d be off and away. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z “You can still change your mind, nne, the four places are paid for,” she said, climbing into the car, holding tight to her jewelry-filled bag. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z I held tight to that hope through the dark hours of night, until the sun rose and I fell asleep. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The guards kick my sides and slam my head into the staircase, but I hold tight, pushing my arcana further. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Nettie stood there at the gate holding tight to my hand. The Color Purple 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z I held tight to the handle and shouted, “Give it back!” Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z She sat with her arms held tight around her legs, biting her salty knee very hard. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z Sarah and her mom hold tight to each other. Ghost Boys 2018-04-17T00:00:00Z We were holding tight, waiting on Coach to hit the horn again so Brit-Brat could catch Deja, and we could bring it home. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z I was carried on to the platform with my arms and legs held tight by many hands, and I lay there suspended in the air, facing the ceiling. The Witches 1983-10-27T00:00:00Z Aimee held tight to her mother’s hand as they moved through the crowds. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z Laura and Mary held tight to each other’s hand, at the edge of the field, and watched with all their eyes. Little House in the Big Woods 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z Major Rathbone drips blood on the carpet, trying to stanch the flow by holding tight to his injured arm. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z “I will not,” said Archimedes, looking the other way and holding tight “Oh, he is lovely,” said the Wart again. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z We held tight to the bar as it took the sharper bends. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z I gripped the bottom of my chair and held tight and watched the second hand on the clock sweep around and around. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Through it all, she would hold tight to Poppy so no harm could come to her. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z At first nothing happened: it was held tight in the creature’s grasp. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z TaShon’s legs are dangling, his hands holding tight to the roof. Ninth Ward 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z Using his left hand to hold tight to the foliage above him, he finished unwrapping himself and prepared to move. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z He can only hold tight, keep the link intact. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z But Adolf Hitler held tight to the world’s only supply. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z I hold tight to the water jug, but the beans and rice tilts and half of it falls into the stinky water below. Ninth Ward 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z I held tight to the bag of food and ran with Mohamed, trying not to lose him in the crowd. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z Below them, in Razorbill Street the birds were packed so close, and on such narrow ledges, that they had to stand with their backs to the sea, holding tight with long toes. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Uncle Willie held tight to my dress and I only got close enough to smell the clean dry scent of hot iron. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z By the time we hail taxis for the ride to the hotel, Lili is holding tight onto my hand, pulling me along. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Holmes did not think her so clever as to feign coma, but he held tight just the same. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z She sat down in the chair next to me, still holding tight to her coffee, and smiled. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z The tiny golden ball was held tight in his fist, beating its wings hopelessly against his fingers. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z He was sprawled on the ground, but Scabbers was back in his pocket; he had both hands held tight over the quivering lump. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Her fingers find his hand and hold tight, as if she were pulling him up from an edge she lost him to years back. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I hold tight to the top of the bag and wait. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Ma hugs him and they hold tight to each other like they’re both going to drown. Ghost Boys 2018-04-17T00:00:00Z The drivers hold tight to the reins, shouting warnings. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z His hair is thick and wavy, his jaw is held tight, and his lips are pressed together sternly. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z He climbed carefully along one of the branches, holding tight to his broomstick, trying to see through the leaves. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z It was hard to get traction; with each movement the muck would grip their feet and hold tight. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z She holds tight to that satchel and turns her back to them. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z Our chain strains with each gust, but we hold tight. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Izzy came next, holding tight to Tee’s hand and cursing out someone behind them. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z The Wart stood there delighted, while the furry feet held tight on his finger and the sharp claws prickled his skin. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z His senses were disordered; all he knew was hold tight and drag down. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Got to admit, the girl hold tight to things oncet she learn ’em. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z I grab my lucky rabbit foot and hold tight. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z I stood outside the kitchen with the Safeway bag held tight to my chest. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Nan dialed, and I crossed my arms, held tight, and listened in. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z And his two sons held him, one on either side, each holding his arm, and he held tight in his hand the warm loose earth. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z Dwight was on the other side of his mother, wearing sunglasses, his hands holding tight to his knees. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z All she could do was hold tight to Poppy. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z He grabs it, grips his fingers, holds tight, but his feet miss and are suddenly in open air. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z That the traffic lights change fast and my sister must hold tight to my hand as we cross to where a small man singing Piragua! Brown Girl Dreaming 2014-08-28T00:00:00Z “It’ll be okay,” she tells me, holding tight to my hand. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z Aimee would wrap her arms around her mother’s waist and hold tight, really tight. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z It was gone by the time we got to the gym, though he still held tight to my hand. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Before I knew it, the casket was coming out of the car, and I was holding tight to the steel rails that ran along the sides of it. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z I tried to extricate my fingers from hers, but she held tight. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z She held tight to him still, focusing on her arms, on her too-shallow breathing. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Tears spring from my eyes like a sudden shower and fall upon my sleeping child, whom I hold tight to my breast. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z I kick and scream and roar with laughter, but he holds tight, refusing to let go. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z I hold tight to my two leashes, too. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z She rubbed his ears and his neck, talking soft and holding tight to the halter. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z She flinched when he touched her and tried to pull away, but Frankie held tight. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z We're good, I say, holding tight to the phone but my sister is already grabbing for it, Hope and even Roman, all of us hungry for the sound of his faraway voice. Brown Girl Dreaming 2014-08-28T00:00:00Z The flight engineer called some figures to the pilot, who confirmed them, and Lord Roke sank back into the shadows, holding tight to the struts and beams as the airship plunged and tilted. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z I hold tight to the fence and keep walking forward. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z My eyes held tight to Nik’s warm, playful gaze; we were in a wind tunnel and had found the one still space. Our marriage can’t be denied 2014-01-12T00:00:00Z Of course, there are the brands that hold tight to tradition and still believe their flagship should be their original property, the place where standards were set. Showing Off With the Hotel Flagship 2019-08-28T04:00:00Z The camera holds tight on his face to show every squint of bemusement, contempt and confusion. In Conservative Prime Time, It’s Now Fox and Enemies 2017-05-03T04:00:00Z So if you're lucky enough to inherit a spiral-bound community or family cookbook that contains a cheese wafer, biscuit, coin or straw recipe, hold tight to it and stake your claim. In the South, the cheese wafer — the savory-shortbread queen of every drinks party — is personal 2021-07-07T04:00:00Z As she held tight to the word, stretching it like a castigation, she grabbed a photo of Pope John Paul II and held it up to camera. The Night Sinead O’Connor Took on the Pope on ‘SNL’ 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z “We are such a loving, accepting community and if one of us feels attacked in any way it’s amazing that we flock together and hold tight,” he said. Lara Spencer Apologizes, and There’s Ballet Dancing in the Streets 2019-08-26T04:00:00Z Once that happens Gene flips into Saul Goodman mode, assuring Jeff that if he holds tight and doesn't say anything he'll get him the best legal defense available. Kim, Jimmy and the moral sandwich-making of "Better Call Saul" 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z She also holds tight rein on the substantial archive Ms. Brown gave to Smith College: papers filling more than 28 banker boxes and dating from 1938 to 2008. Who Owns Helen Gurley Brown’s Legacy? 2015-08-22T04:00:00Z The Salinger ranks are holding tight, albeit as quietly as their famous client. 2010-01-30T04:10:00Z Yet even while embracing the breathless beats of the crime thriller, “Graceland” holds tight to its concern for exploited children. Movie Review: ‘Graceland,’ a Manila-Set Thriller by Ron Morales 2013-04-26T01:03:11Z So at every turn each person in the facility is greeted by a primate who just wants to hold tight to them and be loved and kissed and cuddled. "Baby Chimp Rescue" is just as adorable as you expect, and surprisingly emotional as well 2020-12-05T05:00:00Z While you’re taking in the scenic view from the top of Old Rag, your hands hold tight to the craggy peak’s outcroppings and boulders. How Earth’s tumultuous history gave the Mid-Atlantic its beloved destinations 2021-06-03T04:00:00Z One Saturday afternoon, I had found my mother with a plastic bag tied around her head, held tight at the neck with the blue madras belt from my brand new Easter suit. Solving the mystery of how my mother died: Was it murder, suicide or death by cosmic joke? 2020-08-04T04:00:00Z Andrew said yes, and as they walked toward the escalator, Andrew put his hand in Case’s and held tight, Case said. ‘It wasn’t in his job description’: Metro police officer escorts a mom and her tantruming autistic child home 2019-07-23T04:00:00Z The photographer Philip Montgomery captured the intense hours during which Clinton’s supporters shed the excitement of near-certain victory, then held tight to grim but fading hope. The Faces of Clinton Supporters 2016-11-09T05:00:00Z I remember being seven years old, hiding behind our maroon sofa, holding tight to my sister’s hand as we waited for a terrifying alien life form to exit the screen. Why I love… Pearl Mackie 2017-06-10T04:00:00Z That butter is acts like glue, holding tight to whatever you sprinkle on. Soufflés aren't scary — at least, not With Sohla by your side 2021-09-06T04:00:00Z Photograph: Steve Ullathorne It can be a proper battle holding tight your opinions about a play in those crucial minutes after the house lights flicker up. Edinburgh fringe theatre 2010-08-21T23:06:00Z I dodge the hordes of tourists on the Brooklyn Bridge, holding tight to the handlebars as my wheels rattle along the wooden planks. The Bike That Saved My Life 2018-01-19T05:00:00Z Build degrees of freedom into your calendar to help you slow down, and hold tight to those boundaries. The pandemic has caused parents to slow down. Here’s how to preserve that pace. 2021-04-05T04:00:00Z The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth. There arose such a clatter over pipe-free Santa 2012-12-11T17:03:08Z Body held tight, brimming with promises soon to be fulfilled. Megan Abbott on Cheerleaders in Pop Culture 2012-07-27T15:27:38Z "All we can do is create. Keep creating, keep creating. This time is sure to pass, and we have something that is beautiful and the world needs. So … hold tight. Breathe easy." Verzuz battles brought us together to bond over live music again 2020-11-26T05:00:00Z The famous arching green bridge is held tight with densely winding purple wisteria. Monet’s ‘other’ masterpiece: His gardens at Giverny 2016-01-07T05:00:00Z Before his death, Ruth’s father instructed her to “hold tight” to the stock he owned in the company. Review | The writer who inspired Sue Grafton — her father — gets a welcome new edition 2020-06-04T04:00:00Z A portly former golf pro, he’s holding tight to turf others have claimed, then abandoned: the union of hip-hop and country. Playlist: Debuts From Roc Marciano and Miranda Cosgrove 2010-05-07T17:23:00Z It’s held tight to the throne, even after the frontman, Romeo Santos, pursued a solo career, and two other members formed Vena, a group with a new singer. New Music: CDs From Leslie Grace, Derrick Hodge and Tye Tribbett 2013-08-05T22:06:12Z It’s one example, he explained, of how Mora’s people still hold tight to traditional Native American practices. The Mora River Valley Faces a New Battle 2015-03-05T05:00:00Z Bring light, hold tight, and hold the line. Style Invitational: Do over the do-over — enter any of the year’s contests 2016-12-15T05:00:00Z Place one in each hand and hold tight as you walk across the room. Why grip strength is important even if you’re not a ‘Ninja Warrior’ 2016-06-07T04:00:00Z They were leaning close, still holding tight to his arms. I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916 2010-09-01T00:00:00Z Reduce the heat to hold a consistent simmer, partially cover the pot and cook until the chickpeas are tender to the bite but still holding tight in their skins, 1½ to 2 hours. This cookbook shares 20 full menus for all types of gatherings 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z To compensate, she holds tight to what gives her comfort — the culture of the tropics. Black immigrants face more discrimination in the U.S. The source is sometimes surprising 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z In my kitchen, he sunk to his knees holding tight to my legs. L.A. Affairs: He lied to me over and over. I went back to him anyway 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z Asian stocks wobbled on Tuesday as investors held tight ranges awaiting clues on the interest rate outlook and wary of risks about China's shaky economic recovery and developments in Russia after an aborted mutiny. Asian stocks teeter as Russia, rates and China risks weigh 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z GOP lawmakers are holding tight to demands for sharp spending cuts with caps on future spending, rejecting the alternatives proposed by the White House for reducing deficits in part with revenue from taxes. On debt ceiling, Biden, McCarthy to meet Monday as negotiators ‘keep working’ to resolve standoff 2023-05-21T04:00:00Z GOP lawmakers are holding tight to demands for sharp spending cuts, rejecting the alternatives proposed by the White House for reducing deficits. Biden: GOP must move off ‘extreme’ positions, no debt limit deal solely on its ‘partisan terms’ 2023-05-21T04:00:00Z Batista, who was financially supported by the U.S. government, held tight control over the island nation and used secret police to silence his opponents, often by means of torture and murder. World History: from 1400 2022-12-14T00:00:00Z He is holding tight to his estimated $190,000 in retirement savings and living modestly, hoping to increase it. The Greatest Wealth Transfer in History Is Here, With Familiar (Rich) Winners 2023-05-14T04:00:00Z We must hold tight to the moral belief that no one person is above the law in America - especially those who have abused our democratic systems. "The first of a series of indictments": One week after historic Trump indictment, experts reflect 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z Even as they built a new life in a new land, many held tight to the habits and customs of the old country. Keeping an Old Italian Tradition Alive in Australia: ‘Passata Day’ 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z Bass, who reaches her 100th day in office Tuesday, vanquished Caruso, her Republican-turned-Democrat opponent, by consolidating Democratic support in an overwhelmingly Democratic city, and she’s held tight to that support since taking office. L.A. strongly approves of Mayor Bass but skeptical about fixing homelessness, poll shows 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z But on closing this harrowing book, I held tight to this tiny sliver of redemption. Perspective | Why are so many Americans poor? Because we allow it, two books argue. 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z “The end never comes like you thought it would / I’ve been trying to hold tight to something good,” she sings. 4 concerts to catch in the D.C. area over the next several days 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z We had been there for hours by then and it can be hard to dial back, to release your grip after holding tight for so long. The close calls and long nights of a law enforcement officer 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z He called out to the woman and then spotted her wedged in the fork of a tree, holding tight to its branches. A canoe, a rope and a swimmer: Rescuing Californians stranded by recent violent storms 2023-01-15T05:00:00Z But Democrats held tight elsewhere, and a “red wave” didn’t materialize. Meet the newcomers in Congress, including 12 elected officials who have no government experience The Thaos still held tight to Hmong traditions, including the Hmong language and the practice of shamanism, which made Ms. Thao feel self-conscious in the predominantly white, working-class neighborhood where she grew up. Oakland’s Next Mayor Highlights Political Rise of Hmong Americans 2022-12-28T05:00:00Z They’d climbed back in the last minute in Corvallis, held tight in Tucson, roared past their rivals at the Rose Bowl. USC's extraordinary season takes a devastating turn as its playoff hopes vanish 2022-12-03T05:00:00Z After Mr. Lama reached the village with Mr. Yadav’s body, Ms. Yadav wept as she held tight to her wailing younger son and daughter. An Agonizing Wait for a Migrant Worker’s Final Journey Home 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z He holds tight to the memories, as well as Elsemiek's passport and boarding pass, recovered intact from the wreckage. MH17: Ukraine plane crash murder trial draws to a close 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z Does he hold tight, demand a vote audit and spark a constitutional crisis a la Trump in 2020? Bolsonaro hasn’t conceded to Lula. Is he following the Trump playbook? 2022-10-31T04:00:00Z “The reason we are holding tight to those locations is just because of the real estate,” said Khalil, who also runs a Torrance-based convenience store marketing consulting firm. California's gas-car phaseout brings turmoil to mom-and-pop gas stations 2022-10-30T04:00:00Z "I hope through the overwhelming sadness this news brings that we hold tight the memories of Lucy and carry them with us through every workout," said Alex Evans. Bridgend crash: Lucy John's bike snapped in crash - inquest 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z The rescuers held tight under Mr. Stasi’s arms to walk him over the road crater. On Sanibel Island, a Search for Stranded Residents Slogs On 2022-10-02T04:00:00Z So the Next Gen is very stiff and the parts and pieces that used to fly off a car during a crash are holding tight, resulting in drivers absorbing more energy from collisions. NASCAR drivers fuming over concussions suffered in new car 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z The author’s gifts are manifold, though, and “Less Is Lost” finds its path, holding tight to a Kerouac-like exuberance even as Less falls short of the enlightenment he seeks. A laugh-out-loud sequel to Andrew Sean Greer’s Pulitzer-winning novel 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z The Trojans had already held strong on four straight plays only to have to hold tight on a fifth, thanks to a late offsides penalty. USC aces first true test of Lincoln Riley era in commanding win over Stanford 2022-09-11T04:00:00Z Conservative governments attempt to hold tight to the traditions of a nation by balancing individual rights with the good of the community. American Government 2021-07-28T00:00:00Z He added that he would advise even Ms. Tenney to hold tight for now. 4 Summer Election Days? New York Faces Chaos in Voting Cycle. 2022-05-11T04:00:00Z But for India, the decision to hold tight to its neutrality on Russia’s war in Ukraine is no longer just about keeping its options open in a world with multiple centers of power. India Finds Russian Oil an Irresistible Deal, No Matter the Diplomatic Pressure 2022-05-04T04:00:00Z In the besieged town of Irpin, a suburb of the capital of Kyiv, two men held tight to the arms of an elderly woman fleeing her home Friday. AP PHOTOS: Day 16: New life arrives; residents flee or hide 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z Uncertainty about the conflict as well as the risk of more punitive sanctions were distorting prices, reinforcing the case of holding tight or even potentially buying assets on the cheap at a later stage. Stuck but not sweating it: some U.S. investors in Russia not kneejerk-selling 2022-03-04T05:00:00Z Davis looked uneasy as she held tight to Smolkin while batting off questions following the duo's strong performance in the rhythm dance competition. Russia's Diana Davis mum on mom's role in Olympic doping case 2022-02-12T05:00:00Z Davis looked uneasy as she held tight to Smolkin while batting off questions following the duo’s strong performance in the rhythm dance competition. Russia’s Davis mum on mom’s role in Olympic doping case 2022-02-12T05:00:00Z “He held tight onto life,” he added, and asked the congregation to pray for María Camila and all of those lost at sea. Two siblings tried reaching the U.S. by sea to reunite with their mother. Only one of them made it. 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z “Things are changing really quick,” the air traffic controller said in the recording, adding later: “I just heard something about ground-stopping all aircraft, so I don’t know anything, just hold tight there.” North Korea fires possible missile into sea amid stalled talks 2022-01-10T05:00:00Z I kept steady and held tight on that spot. ‘We have to be there’: AP photographer recalls Capitol siege 2022-01-04T05:00:00Z Yet the company holds tight to its plans to drill there despite the community’s resistance. In shadow of Texas gas drilling sites, health fears escalate 2021-11-29T05:00:00Z He holds tight to the nostalgia these days. Meet Mike Bohn, the man tasked with resurrecting USC football with one perfect hire 2021-11-22T05:00:00Z "Headache, muscle aches, fever in some cases, chills, but they should go away in a day or two. So I would say hold tight, don't worry too much and that's all expected," Dr. Chin-Hong said. Several California children sick after clinic administers wrong COVID vaccine doses 2021-11-18T05:00:00Z Waller said many landlords are “holding tight” on evicting tenants for nonpayment of rent in hopes they can receive rent assistance from county governments. In ‘historic’ move, free attorneys for tenants facing eviction to begin in a dozen Washington counties 2021-10-04T04:00:00Z Soprano is what audiences today would call a "Boomer," a member of the Baby Boomer generation known for holding tight to classic American traditions and the like, certainly separating himself from younger audiences. 'The Sopranos' has drawn a younger audience in recent years — here's the theory why 2021-09-29T04:00:00Z I’m not holding tight to the idea of being a woman, basically. Lucy Dacus on the power of ’shrooms, the lessons of 'Jungleland' and the problem with rom-coms 2021-09-24T04:00:00Z "So all we had left was each other, coming together and holding tight to hope - and that's what the song's about." Little Boots says Abba's new live band is 'badass cool' 2021-09-23T04:00:00Z The hookup was the only touchdown of the second half as the defense for each team held tight in red-zone situations. Wilson’s 3 TD passes lead New Mexico past in-state rival 2021-09-11T04:00:00Z "We hold tight to our roots, and set our sights on tomorrow. Let's go Guardians #OurCLE," Brown wrote on Twitter. Right-wingers really seem to care about the Cleveland Indians all of a sudden following name change 2021-07-23T04:00:00Z Now she smiled as she sang with her 11 castmates: “So I learn what’s important / I evolve and I grow / I reach for your hand and hold tight.” A Va. high school put on a spring musical amid the pandemic. The stage? A parking lot. 2021-05-26T04:00:00Z I am haunted by images of women running in the streets holding tight to their children. Opinion | In Gaza, we dread the darkness and wait for the next strike to land 2021-05-14T04:00:00Z Good morning, US politics liveblog readers, there’s a lot going on in Washington today and we’ll bring you all the developments here, so please strap in and hold tight for a lively Friday. Joe Biden ‘looking forward’ to working with Russia on tackling climate crisis – live 2021-04-23T04:00:00Z McCain held tight to two things his grandfather told him: Don’t wait on the crowd to act, and get your education because no one can take it away. Mac McCain, grandson of a civil rights icon, wants to take his family legacy to the NFL 2021-04-20T04:00:00Z European leaders have noted that the United States and Britain are largely holding tight to vaccines made in those countries. Desperate Italy Blocks Exports of Vaccines Bound for Australia 2021-03-04T05:00:00Z Tampa Bay’s aggressive young defensive backs held tight in coverage, allowing Mahomes few opportunities to improvise, and Kansas City’s offense was a shell of itself. What We Learned From Tampa Bay’s Super Bowl Victory 2021-02-07T05:00:00Z “However, our campuses held tight to their values and showed tremendous adaptability in their response to the crisis.” Council: University graduation rates continue to increase 2021-02-03T05:00:00Z In one, the proud father smiles and holds tight to baby Priscilla. They tried to protect their father, but the virus swept their one-bedroom apartment 2021-01-29T05:00:00Z Hill was held tight by the Browns’ defense in the game. Chiefs' Tyreek Hill explains shoving assistant coach during playoff game 2021-01-21T05:00:00Z However, I question state averages as an effective reasoning for holding tight. Opinion | Maryland is above average, and its teacher pay should be, too 2021-01-10T05:00:00Z Officials in some areas are telling residents not in the top priority health-care group to hold tight, while others have been more proactive. Coronavirus vaccine has arrived, but frustrated Americans are struggling to sign up 2021-01-02T05:00:00Z Trump’s call for changes to the legislation will test his sway with a Republican Party he has held tight control of throughout his presidency. Trump threatens to torpedo COVID relief with new demands 2020-12-22T05:00:00Z With all that we’ve been through this year, may we hold tight to memories of those we’ve lost, in sports and beyond. Remembering Rafer Johnson in a Long Year of Lost Sports Legends 2020-12-07T05:00:00Z But while she held tight to her children, the current swept away Mejía. Guatemala searches for bodies as strengthening Eta eyes Cuba 2020-11-07T05:00:00Z More than a decade into her career, Ms. Santana holds tight to the passion that drew her to the classroom. What It’s Like to Be a Teacher in 2020 America 2020-10-05T04:00:00Z But as I tell my kids, “Hold tight, hold tight, and maybe in the next 30 or 40 years, racism can be extinct.” Black pitmasters deserve their rightful place in history, says barbecue elder statesman Kevin Bludso 2020-09-19T04:00:00Z The Asian markets opened after U.S. equities fell slightly hours before, ending a three-day rally as investors held tight before the debate. Asian markets point to mixed open as investors await U.S. presidential debate 2020-09-29T04:00:00Z I held tight to memories of the familiar — and what was left of that? I visited four reopened art galleries. The experience was not what I expected. 2020-09-16T04:00:00Z He agrees with Dean that it is voters who will decide whether America holds tight to its democratic values. 'Our democracy will be gone': Critics raise alarm over authoritarianism if Trump is reelected 2020-09-10T04:00:00Z Her house was shaking, too, and she had lost power and was sitting in the dark holding tight to her two young children. Pollution Is Killing Black Americans. This Community Fought Back. 2020-07-28T04:00:00Z “The thing that I really do worry about is that we’re not going to be able to convince the public to hold tight, be patient and eventually all the votes will get counted.” The US election is in 100 days: what are the biggest threats to it? 2020-07-26T04:00:00Z Fish seem to be holding tight around the Deeper edge of the grass where it meets the sand as the sun gets up. Texas Fishing Report 2020-07-22T04:00:00Z Occidental Vice President for Corporate Affairs Melissa Schoeb declined comment but the company hasn’t held tight to previous deadlines, Pearlman said by email. Oil company extends bid deadline for Connecticut-size lands 2020-06-30T04:00:00Z Wear a mask and gloves if the stairs are public, of course, and hold tight to the banister. Older and Stuck at Home? Expert Advice on Fitness 2020-04-22T04:00:00Z Fenton held tight to his desire to turn his life around after his release. Felon can run for sheriff but can’t serve if elected 2020-04-25T04:00:00Z After the billionaire client got a promise the bank would extend him a fresh line of credit if needed, he decided to hold tight. Hand-holding in the pandemic: Wealth managers grapple with new reality 2020-04-16T04:00:00Z Fear evokes in many of us a freeze response, an instinct to shut down and hold tight to what little we've got to try and protect those closest to us. Trump, the pandemic and "the economy": How progressives can fight his message 2020-04-05T04:00:00Z In this difficult time, we pray his music offers comfort and entertainment as fans hold tight to loved ones. Bill Withers, influential soul singer behind Ain't No Sunshine, dies aged 81 2020-04-03T04:00:00Z And hold tight to the knowledge that Wisconsin can and will get through this. Editorial Roundup: Excerpts from recent Wisconsin editorials 2020-03-30T04:00:00Z Tournament or not, he plans to hold tight to that hypothetical invite. Andy Enfield is convinced USC could have made a run in NCAA tournament 2020-03-26T04:00:00Z And be strong - holding tight to the knowledge that Wisconsin can and will get through this. Editorial Roundup: Excerpts from recent Wisconsin editorials 2020-03-23T04:00:00Z This is not the mindset expected at a club that holds tight to the belief of its former captain and chairman Giampiero Boniperti: “Winning is not important, it’s the only thing that matters.” Doors will be closed for Juventus v Inter but the world will be watching 2020-03-07T05:00:00Z The black-and-white photo depicts Storm, smiling in a flannel shirt and bomber jacket, held tight by a 27-year-old, doe-eyed Williams, who is gazing off in the distance. At 88, veteran TV director Howard Storm has lots of stories to tell 2020-01-25T05:00:00Z The city, which celebrated its tricentennial in 2006, holds tight to traditions steeped in the Native American, Spanish and Mexican cultures. You’re going where? Albuquerque 2019-12-11T05:00:00Z When the team landed at LAX, shortly before 8 p.m., his son was still holding tight. USC assistant Keary Colbert's biggest play last week was getting home for birth of son 2019-11-14T05:00:00Z “But we have each other, and we’re holding tight to each other.” Bellevue teen who died at WSU fraternity was ‘a comet that came and went’ 2019-11-13T05:00:00Z “We held tight and just kept going,” he said. Russia patrolling between Turkish and Syrian forces after U.S. troops withdraw 2019-10-15T04:00:00Z After making a pact to have fun and hold tight to bachelorhood, each of three friends finds himself in a serious relationship. Movies on TV this week: Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019 2019-10-11T04:00:00Z Whether they’re loving or enduring it, the women, who are expected to wear cocktail dresses and high heels, must hold tight for four-song sets. ‘A Caricature of the Patriarchy’: Argentine Feminists Remake Tango 2019-10-05T04:00:00Z But because she manages the challenge of surviving in the desert by holding tight to her emotions, some of her stories are buried in layers of denial. Review: Téa Obreht's ‘Inland’ transports readers in a sweeping story of the West 2019-08-16T04:00:00Z England just cannot find a top three, but hold tight these opening bowlers! England v Ireland: Lord's Test match, day one - live! 2019-07-24T04:00:00Z While many environmentalists cheered Pallone’s plan, some activists were holding tight to the Green New Deal goals. House Democrats unveil more 'realistic' climate change plan 2019-07-23T04:00:00Z Six months ago, I stood at the hatch, pleading to be let in, but the automated quarantine locks held tight, and those with the ability to override it were millions of miles away. Twenty-six seconds on Tetonia-3 2019-06-04T04:00:00Z They wrapped their arms around each other and held tight. They shared cubicles at Disney but weren’t close friends. Then one tried to save the other’s life 2019-05-30T04:00:00Z Schumer called the death “a reminder to all of us that life is fleeting and to hold tight to those we love.” Senate employee dies after altercation outside restaurant in Navy Yard 2019-05-21T04:00:00Z But Code Pink activists — and the Embassy Protection Collective that formed for this action — said Maduro’s folks invited them in, gave them the keys and told them to hold tight as long as they can. Perspective | Code Pink used the Venezuelan Embassy as an anti-Trump prop. Now the show is over. 2019-05-16T04:00:00Z Apparently, unbeknown to us, it was about to collapse after holding tight for almost 200 years, supported by ax-hewn beams held in place with long, wood-carved nails. Opinion | Porches may fall in and out of favor, but I’ll always appreciate them 2019-04-23T04:00:00Z But the Packers, who play in Green Bay, the NFL’s smallest city by far, hold tight to their reputation as a “local” team. Chattanooga FC: the US club with 2,000 owners around the world 2019-03-19T04:00:00Z I might be finished playing football, but I’m holding tight to the friendships, memories and wisdom I’ve gained along the way. Haloti Ngata announces his NFL retirement from the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro 2019-03-18T04:00:00Z Mr. Northam and Mr. Fairfax may believe they can weather the storm by holding tight and uttering platitudes about reconciliation and respect. Opinion | The questions Ralph Northam and Justin Fairfax must answer 2019-02-12T05:00:00Z But Arthur Laurents, the book writer who held tight control of the rights, didn’t think she was right and so Broadway never saw her performance. Hello, Betty Buckley! A new Dolly hits town, and she's ready to add to her legend 2019-01-23T05:00:00Z The Chiefs’ defense acquitted itself fairly well on the latest scoring drive, holding tight on a 3rd-and-17, but thanks to the short field that didn’t matter. New England Patriots Down Kansas City Chiefs in Overtime for Super Bowl Berth 2019-01-20T05:00:00Z With Spiegel still holding tight to the reins of power, “their management structure is, for lack of a better word, immature,” said Brian Wieser, an analyst at Pivotal Research. Snap CFO Tim Stone’s exit after just 8 months adds to concerns about exec turnover 2019-01-16T05:00:00Z “Santa’s Sleigh — ho, ho, ho,” he said, holding tight to a memory he won’t relinquish. ‘Santa’s Sleigh’ comes a little early for Chicago and its backup tackle 2018-12-10T05:00:00Z “Our porch was the gathering place. People in our church would come to wait for their rides home,” said Ms. Parnell, 61, holding tight to those memories of her childhood during the 1960s. On the Front Porch, Black Life in Full View 2018-12-04T05:00:00Z The McIlhenny Co. has held tight to its traditions since Tabasco was first launched 150 years ago. Tabasco flavor Lab coming up with flavors never dreamed of 2018-11-24T05:00:00Z “There’s been some lows and some highs and they’ve been able to hold tight together and hold true to them, and that’s going to help them down the road.” Missouri tries to finish on high note against Arkansas 2018-11-22T05:00:00Z They protected the ceremonial guard who held tight to the ebony mace. The Newest Weapon in Sri Lankan Politics: Chile Powder in the Eyes 2018-11-16T05:00:00Z A 4-9 record has a way of creating tunnel vision and the Wizards are holding tight to the banal truth that they must focus on one game at a time. Analysis | Have the Wizards turned a corner? This homestand should provide an answer. 2018-11-13T05:00:00Z Mr. Wofford held tight to that ideal as he left high school as a 17-year-old junior to attend Harvard University on a scholarship. Can a G.O.P. Candidate, Who Supported Trump and Democrats, Be New York’s Next Attorney General? 2018-10-12T04:00:00Z “I would hold tight and realize...maybe the strength in the market doesn’t necessarily reflect the ongoing strength of economies and business,” said Kim Forrest, senior portfolio manager at Fort Pitt Capital Group in Pittsburgh. Death of equity keeps stock market bull alive 2018-09-26T04:00:00Z They held tight end Rob Gronkowski to two catches for 15 yards. Tom Brady loses for 1st time in 9 games vs Jaguars, 31-20 2018-09-17T04:00:00Z Also in its fifth week on the list and holding tight at No. 1 in fiction is Ottessa Moshfegh’s “My Year of Rest and Relaxation.” Books: An indie publisher with a vision, Halloween in August and more book news 2018-08-25T04:00:00Z Step 4: Wait for your invite The final part of the process is to just hold tight. How to install Fortnite on Android 2018-08-13T04:00:00Z Facing racism and being few in number, many held tight to community and tradition to retain a sense of identity. British Asians 'more socially conservative' 2018-08-12T04:00:00Z A grieving mother orca is holding tight to her calf on the fourth day since it died shortly after birth. ‘We won’t give up as long as she doesn’t’: Orca mother carries dead calf for fourth day 2018-07-27T04:00:00Z Whether they mean to or not, whether they deal off players or hold tight, the Clippers probably will end up missing the playoffs and keeping their first-round pick. Clippers have rebuilt roster to try to compete in the West, but why? 2018-07-16T04:00:00Z The woman caught the tiny wrist in her hand and held tight, though the child struggled in silence with tears running down her small pale face. “Under the Wave” 2018-07-02T04:00:00Z Is he urging them to score, or just to hold tight on defense? Shootout Sunday: Croatia Follows Russia’s Lead and Wins on Penalty Kicks 2018-07-01T04:00:00Z “Africa’s really well represented now, so hold tight with my African friends but my culture isn’t represented,” Tracey told the Fader earlier this month. Songs of the summer 2018: our writers pick their favourite tracks 2018-06-28T04:00:00Z “Boy, I held tight to that,” he says. The unlikely story of the meteorite feud that ended up a fugitive from the law 2018-06-25T04:00:00Z He held tight to his position and a month later the stock had plunged from five hundred to fifty. “The Luck of Kokura” 2018-06-18T04:00:00Z Dansville’s identity lives in stories and memories, and people are holding tight. Black neighborhood hopes progress is kind to its past 2018-06-15T04:00:00Z There was my shot: holding tight on all those ants running around, and then tilting up, and zooming back to show the New York skyline. Gay Talese’s Ants 2018-06-10T04:00:00Z The CIA has been conducting an influence campaign of its own to support Haspel’s nomination, putting out fact sheets, timelines and the sort of background information the agency usually holds tight. Opinion | Gina Haspel is tainted by her torture involvement. But she understands Russia. 2018-05-07T04:00:00Z Joey also managed to make it out, leaving his backpack in a growing pile in the middle of the road, as instructed by police, but holding tight to his cell. 6 friends shattered by Florida shooting forge new bond 2018-02-16T05:00:00Z DuVernay wanted to hold tight to being a black person rather than being one of mixed race. Opinion | Black With (Some) White Privilege 2018-02-10T05:00:00Z As part of the greater East Bloc during the Soviet division of Europe, the country was held tight under Moscow's control as every hint of its pro-democracy movements were swiftly and categorically crushed. As West Fears the Rise of Autocrats, Hungary Shows What’s Possible 2018-02-10T05:00:00Z His client was modestly wealthy, but Kelly still suggested holding tight. Hold tight or splurge? Booming retirement accounts are making that a tough question. 2018-01-27T05:00:00Z “He is very good at relentlessly promoting a singular point of view and holding tight, easily digestible messages.” ‘Twenty is a pretty number.’ In tax debate, Trump played the role of marketer in chief 2017-12-20T05:00:00Z “Daddy,” he said, burying his head in his father’s chest, holding tight. Marine surprises children during unexpected homecoming 2017-12-20T05:00:00Z “Daddy,” he said, burying his head in his father’s chest, holding tight. Marine surprises children during unexpected homecoming 2017-12-20T05:00:00Z But the man stated, quite confidently, even after the reporter mentioned that the market was at an all time high, that he would hold tight. How the Winklevoss Twins Found Vindication in a Bitcoin Fortune 2017-12-19T05:00:00Z “I stepped into the aisle and shouted, ‘Grab a hold, hold tight’.” Bus driver died after crashing into rocks to save passengers, inquest hears 2017-11-22T05:00:00Z Mr Woodland said: "I stepped into the aisle and shouted, 'grab a hold, hold tight'." Alps driver 'crashed to save passengers' 2017-11-22T05:00:00Z Her 2011 book, Blue Nights, is a book of shards – shorn-off sentences, fragments, words, repetitions, images held tight – like talismans that litter the text. There's a reason Joan Didion's work endures: she changed the way we wrote | Brigid Delaney 2017-11-07T05:00:00Z But one effective way to send the message that “if the heat gets too close, hold tight and I will pardon you” is to pardon someone else. Nixon Lawyer: Trump Abused Pardon Power When He Freed Arpaio 2017-10-03T04:00:00Z The Sounders will see that decision to hold tight put to an immediate test Saturday when they visit FC Dallas in a Western Conference showdown with possible playoff implications. Sounders stand pat at MLS roster deadline, ready to make run 2017-09-15T04:00:00Z I shook hands, turning this way and that, all the while holding tight to the mailbox like it was home base in a game of tag. When the Welcome Wagon Won’t Budge 2017-09-03T04:00:00Z Rescuers arrived within minutes and found the woman lying in the bloodied driveway of her home, the snake holding tight just as she described. Woman Calls 911 as Boa Constrictor Wraps Around Her Neck 2017-07-28T04:00:00Z He emerged Saturday morning to deliver a commencement address at Liberty University in Virginia, comparing himself to evangelical Christians who hold tight to their beliefs no matter what the critics say. ‘Things are not always fair.’ How an embattled president tried to inspire the Class of 2017. 2017-05-17T04:00:00Z Experience tells them that if they hold tight, the Twitter storm will blow itself out. Opinion | Trump is right. America needs to talk to bad guys — but carefully. 2017-05-02T04:00:00Z In some ways the Yankees retreated this winter, holding tight to their prospects even as an ace left-hander, Chris Sale, was traded to the rival Boston Red Sox from the Chicago White Sox. Yankees’ Prospects Hinge on Those Who Have Earned Their Stripes 2017-04-16T04:00:00Z She says that when she held their baby for the first time Tuesday, he held tight to that ring. 'Baby Buttons': Widow gives birth to son of slain officer 2017-03-22T04:00:00Z He would hold tight to that memory for decades, even when he was an old man living hundreds of miles away from his birthplace. A Glimpse Into the Life of a Slave Sold to Save Georgetown 2017-03-12T05:00:00Z When Serena offered her sister a rather dejected handshake after conceding the match with a netted backhand, Venus immediately put a conciliatory arm around her shoulders and held tight. Flashback to 1998: The Williams Sisters’ First Meeting at a Slam 2017-01-26T05:00:00Z Mari, a sophomore at Nation Ford High School, held tight to Haidie. Teen from Philippines wanted a sister; her wish came true 2016-12-31T05:00:00Z He and thousands of others held tight to their crumbling enclave despite a grueling four years of war. Those finally fleeing Aleppo tell of their pain in leaving 2016-12-17T05:00:00Z “The rest of the world just needs to hold tight and be patient,” he said. Stay or go? Tribe gives conflicting messages to protest camp 2016-12-08T05:00:00Z So hold tight to us, please, and to each other. This is a terrifying moment for America. Hold your loved ones close | Steven Thrasher 2016-11-09T05:00:00Z At the age of 10 I held tight to my mother's hand as we walked amid a mass of humanity on State Street on August 14. Cubs Defeat Dodgers to Clinch First Pennant Since 1945 2016-10-22T04:00:00Z They endured all this, survived, held tight, then triumphed, using nearly every weapon at their disposal in all sort of different ways. Dodgers' Game 5 win is a magical scene right out of 1988 2016-10-13T04:00:00Z Currency markets held tight in recent trading ranges with a broad dollar index .DXY, Asia stocks pull ahead, investors on edge before Bank of Japan verdict 2016-09-20T04:00:00Z You’re holding tight to this thrilling ride while also wanting to scream a lot. How to be human: I want a monogamous relationship, my partner doesn't — now what? 2016-09-11T04:00:00Z Women: hold tight to the ones you love who are also women. This is a terrifying moment for America. Hold your loved ones close | Steven Thrasher 2016-11-09T05:00:00Z “I think we’re holding tight and making progress, and I continue to be a huge supporter of it.” WSU Cougars links: Pac-12 Network announces agreement with online streaming service SlingTV 2016-09-08T04:00:00Z Or do they hold tight, protecting market share at the expense of profit? Brexit’s Toll Starts to Show in Prices of Consumer Goods 2016-08-04T04:00:00Z A mile away, Kofi Washington, 23, of Inglewood and Jose Zapata, 16, a resident of the Jordan Downs public housing project, held tight to their phones beneath the iconic Watts Towers. 'Pokemon Go' adds new life to some L.A. neighborhoods by forcing players outside 2016-07-17T04:00:00Z The Yankees held tight to Judge and their other prospects at last July’s trading deadline, and the aggressive Blue Jays raced past them to the A.L. For a Yankees Turnaround, the Trade Clock Is Ticking 2016-06-29T04:00:00Z So hold tight to the other women in your life, women - your friends and sisters and mothers and daughters – because we men are going to fail you. This is a terrifying moment for America. Hold your loved ones close | Steven Thrasher 2016-11-09T05:00:00Z Over the last six months - particularly the last three - the Zeeland, Michigan-based company noticed a slowdown among UK clients, as those planning office complexes or renovations held tight. Many U.S. firms playing catchup after surprise EU exit vote 2016-06-26T04:00:00Z In a country where the government retains ultimate ownership of all urban land, Shanghai Disney’s prime real estate required unprecedented compromises from an American company accustomed to holding tight its corporate reins. A Reversal of Cultural Dynamics in Disney’s Shanghai Dream 2016-06-24T04:00:00Z But for anyone with the stomach to hold tight with their investments, the trend is actually a bullish sign. Individual Investors Are Dumping U.S. Stocks, Which Means It's Time to Buy 2016-06-21T04:00:00Z Some of these settlers’ descendants live here still, holding tight to traditional habits and culture. In a Corner of the Everglades, a Way of Life Ebbs 2016-06-11T04:00:00Z So hold tight to the ones you love, please - because all we’ve got is each other. This is a terrifying moment for America. Hold your loved ones close | Steven Thrasher 2016-11-09T05:00:00Z Or should we hold tight to the modicum of decency in all of us? The joke isn't on Ronald Reagan's illness, but on America for elevating him 2016-05-01T04:00:00Z Nemes holds tight on his hero throughout, ratcheting up the tension, while never letting the audience forget that this is merely a symbolic gesture. New releases: 'Son of Saul,' 'Phoenix,' the Kennedy films of Robert Drew & Associates and 'River of Grass' 2016-04-24T04:00:00Z The legend of Tubman, who escaped slavery as a young woman, held tight to her revolver into freedom and evaded bounty hunters for years, is in part what frustrates historians. Harriet Tubman: the woman, the myth, the legend muddied by $20 bill plaudits 2016-04-24T04:00:00Z An animal sits listless and unresponsive, holding tight to the bars of the cage as her normal twin sister crawls all over her. Monkey kingdom 2016-04-19T04:00:00Z Better to hold tight and reaffirm our values. In the fanatical world of Isis, your duty is to kill and die | Nicolas Hénin 2016-03-23T04:00:00Z The good news is that the vast majority either held tight or continued buying stocks amid the fluctuations. Why Retirement Savers Shouldn't Stress About Market Volatility 2016-03-15T04:00:00Z Later, when the campaign turned vicious, Mr. Rivera and a cadre of friends persuaded him to hold tight. Political Cloud Relegates Marco Rubio’s Onetime Insider to the Outside 2016-03-11T05:00:00Z The mix of gases, held tight by pressure like bubbles in a bottle of fizzy drink, presents both a source of power and a danger to hundreds of thousands of people living around the lake. What lies beneath 2016-03-10T05:00:00Z His chief bodyguard, a Chechen fighter nicknamed Patriot, stood watching, dressed in fatigues and wraparound sunglasses, with a machine gun held tight against his chest. The Putin of Chechnya 2016-02-08T05:00:00Z The Communist Party holds tight reins on power in the impoverished, mostly rural country. In rare visit to tiny Laos, Kerry seeks closer relations 2016-01-24T05:00:00Z Police across the country held tight to the “Ask, Tell, Make,” or ATM, protocol: Ask a citizen to do something, such as providing identification. New police training aims to produce ‘guardians,’ not ‘warriors’ 2015-12-10T05:00:00Z He says: “I tell them, ‘Just hold tight.’ Seven months after Freddie Gray’s death, ‘ain’t nothing changed out here’ 2015-12-08T05:00:00Z Eels hold tight to their biological secrets, so much so that Aristotle mused that they must be sexless creatures spontaneously emerging from the “earth’s guts.” Closing In on Where Eels Go to Connect 2015-12-07T05:00:00Z When shoppers logged onto the Target website, some saw a screen asking them to "hold tight" as high traffic was causing delays. Cyber Monday sales on pace to crack $3 billion for the first time 2015-11-30T05:00:00Z Politicians, journalists and witnesses express their shock and their determination to hold tight to the values of openness, tolerance and democracy. Paris attacks: Why IS will eventually fail - BBC News 2015-11-16T05:00:00Z After all, they managed to hold tight to Twin Oaks, a strikingly elegant 26-room Georgian style mansion, which serves as the non-official residence of the non- official ambassador. The History Behind the Largest Privately Owned Estate in Washington, D.C. 2015-10-30T04:00:00Z After what had seemed an interminable stretch of anticipation, we were underway, the big fish holding tight to the bottom, still hooked, still unseen. Can a Naturalist Go Fishing in Fragile Waters? [Excerpt] 2015-10-30T04:00:00Z He was going to wreak havoc upon him A father and his small son were holding tight to the pole beside the bus doors. Exclusive extract: Career of Evil by Robert Galbraith (the pseudonym of JK Rowling) 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z This historic part is like a big family, and they hold tight to that. Old Town Laurel is a rich tapestry 2015-10-01T04:00:00Z “We are a place that values artists that are singular and hold tight to their vision,” Macias said. A come-black: Clint Black returns with 1st album in 10 years 2015-10-02T04:00:00Z Japan held tight early on, trailing just 12-10 shortly after halftime, but then ran out of steam in the second half as Scotland scored five tries in a 45-10 victory. World Cup Schedule Takes Toll on Second-Tier Nations 2015-09-24T04:00:00Z Mary Borkhuis said she will always hold tight to the memories that were created through the simple joy of searching for and fixing up cars. Minot native lived a life full of love, laughter and cars 2015-09-13T04:00:00Z TriStar's "War Room" held tight in the top three in its second week of release. 'Transporter' takes slight box office lead on a ho-hum Labor Day weekend 2015-09-05T04:00:00Z He says investors should hold tight, but he recommends a diversified portfolio that contains low-cost investments and a time horizon of at least 10 years. What Financial Advisors Are Telling Investors About the Market's Meltdown 2015-08-24T04:00:00Z Now social democrats themselves are holding tight to levers that are no longer attached to anything. Labour leadership: Beware the muddled middle - BBC News 2015-07-29T04:00:00Z For now, even some of Georgia’s most committed pro-Western politicians say that their best hope is to hold tight to their goals but to expect little from their partners. Spurned by the West, Georgians look to Russia despite past quarrels 2015-07-01T04:00:00Z Northwest Louisiana residents were told to “hold tight,” leave sandbags in place and stop extensive cleanup efforts until there’s certainty about crest projections. No official forecast yet for Red River crest at Shreveport 2015-06-21T04:00:00Z In any case, fans are now holding tight for new music from one of pop's foremost contemporary provocateurs. M.I.A. is getting ready to release a new three-song mixtape 2015-06-10T04:00:00Z However, readers should hold tight, because as the mystery deepens, so, too, does the suspense and affection for each Kentuckian who pulls up a chair at the kitchen table. Annie unearths dark roots in ‘Let Me Die in His Footsteps’ 2015-06-08T04:00:00Z “Why do I hold tight to the word ‘Republic’?” A French Republican Party? 2015-05-28T04:00:00Z One held tight to the tangible evidence of loss, cycling through photos and calling her stepmom’s cell phone just to hear her gentle voice until the account was shut down. When Graduation Is a Finish Line for Parents, Too 0002-11-29T05:00:00Z And Wednesday the central bank indicated it will hold tight at this historic low for at least three more if not longer. June Rate Hike Seemingly Off The Table As Fed Softens Economic Outlook 2015-04-29T04:00:00Z But he said it would be held tight in Russia’s “sweaty fist.” Gazprom Faces Effects of Politics on Its Bottom Line 2015-04-22T04:00:00Z “You have to hold tight like a leech when that happens.” Class AA: Reynolds edges Boiling Springs for team crown 2015-03-07T05:00:00Z In a series of stunning images captured by an amateur British photographer, a weasel held tight to the back of a red- and-green-feathered bird,NBC News’ United Kingdom partner ITV News reported. Weasel hitches ride on woodpecker in amazing image 2015-03-03T05:00:00Z The debut thriller by author Paula Hawkins, "The Girl on the Train," held tight to the No. 1 spot on the U.S. bestsellers list on Thursday for the fifth consecutive week. 'The Girl on the Train' tops U.S. bestsellers list for fifth week 2015-02-26T05:00:00Z Bingham held tight to a pole inside the car, his body like a flag whipping around it. Metrolink crash: 'No, no, no, this can't be happening. Then the lights went out.' 2015-02-24T05:00:00Z As Sandeep Dutta, 42, waited for his train home at Jamaica station in Queens, he held tight to a backpack with emergency provisions, including waterproof boots and chemical warming packs. New York City Is Spared the Worst Effects of Snowstorm 2015-01-27T05:00:00Z And while the game threatened to devolve into a battle of attrition, Kansas - despite its shorter bench - held tight to its lead the rest of the way. No. 24 Oklahoma state falls to No. 9 Kansas, 67-57 2015-01-13T05:00:00Z They were held tight against my body by adjustable straps. Gift Guide: Get better at sports with smart gear 2014-12-02T05:00:00Z “We hold tight to politics geared around consensus,” Mr. Ghannouchi told members at the start of the campaign. Islamist Party in Tunisia Appears Set to Rebound 2014-10-24T04:00:00Z Arizona State has to hold tight to the memory of its Hail Mary win over USC, because the Sun Devils might need another miracle. College football: What to watch Saturday on TV 2014-10-16T04:00:00Z When we want something so much, we hold tight to it, and that limits our range of motion. The Secret Confidence Booster We All Have 2014-08-21T04:00:00Z Two years later, with Ferguson, the president still holds tight to that caution about addressing racial inequality. On race, America has far to go. Ferguson won't be the last flash point 2014-08-17T04:00:00Z “I’m going to hold tight to that Aug. 10 declaration,” Sullivan said. Federal judge orders IRS to explain lost emails 2014-07-10T04:00:00Z For the second year in a row Paris held tight to the No. 1 spot, with a 79 percent approval rating among voters. U.S. News Announces the 2014–15 Best Vacation Destinations in the World 2014-06-24T04:00:00Z Because maybe what life really is is a thing to be seized, held tight and wrung dry every day that you have it. Lest we forget, aging has its downside 2014-06-13T04:00:00Z She held tight to a bar with her right arm until someone shut off the conveyor belt. Woman makes message of losing an arm on the job 2014-06-05T04:00:00Z L.A.’s charter keeps mayors and city council members from having too much power, and the state holds tight to municipal purse strings. Los Angeles Is Too Weak to Make Donald Sterling Repent 2014-04-29T15:17:12Z “She really holds tight to ‘This is what we’re supposed to be doing here,’ and she’s very focused on the ultimate outcome.” For HHS hot seat, Obama chooses Burwell, a budget wonk 2014-04-12T01:02:20Z But as the second quarter begins, many fund managers are holding tight, pointing to strong corporate earnings, low interest rates and signs U.S. growth remains on track. Investors Seek Clues to Uncertain Markets 2014-04-01T07:12:53Z Then it holds tight for the duration with the help of proteins like integrin, a kind of biological glue. Raw Data: A Tumor, the Embryo’s Evil Twin 2014-03-17T20:26:20Z By holding tight to Ms. Langley, his message is clear: Making money from movies still requires serious movie smarts. Universal Extends Chairwoman’s Contract, Expanding Her Power 2014-01-26T23:56:48Z Soon enough they were like mountaineers holding tight to an icy cliff, trying not to plunge into foreclosure’s abyss. Gotham: New York’s Mortgage Bank Hunter May Not Be Able to Direct His Spoils 2014-01-14T03:28:18Z “Let’s hold tight to those principles,” it concluded, “and keep everybody safe.” Russia Screening of Pussy Riot Film Is Blocked 2013-12-29T02:08:10Z Despite their desire to hold tight to Mr. Young’s former seat, party leaders tried and failed to draw a top-tier candidate. Florida Race for House Sets Stage for 2014 2013-12-24T02:38:19Z Each time, he got hung up when the system said to hold tight and keep the page open, lest he lose his place in line. Persistence pays off for first in line for health insurance 2013-10-06T01:11:00Z Yes, there were moments when that hope faded, she says, but she held tight to the idea that she would make it back home. 10 Years Later, Elizabeth Smart Opens Up About Her Kidnapping 2013-10-10T15:00:00Z But Utimco is holding tight to its stash of the metal and even is thinking about buying a bit more. Gold's Fall Stings Universities' Endowment 2013-05-22T03:33:49Z I found myself looking into that newborn’s eyes for seconds and even minutes and seeing all the neediness of a helpless child, holding tight, looking at my face. A Holy Week for peace 2013-03-27T17:46:00Z His opposite arm is held tight to his body by the rubber strap so it doesn't "fly open" and make the swing longer and slower. Michael Saunders using his noodle, and many more odd contraptions 2013-02-22T05:07:04Z For all of the brothers’ differences, it’s a chance to hold tight to something that bonds them. Atholton’s Jake Mills firmly committed to Marines in wake of brother’s death in Afghanistan 2013-02-20T22:05:47Z While you should hold tight to your big idea, you must be willing to adapt and adjust on the details. Are You Really Disruptive? (Or Just Talking About It)? 2013-02-08T16:43:38Z He said the president was “holding tight to Christ and to life.” Chávez Is Optimistic, Says Venezuelan Vice President 2013-01-26T23:24:31Z Instead, drought was holding tight or growing worse in that region, according to the Drought Monitor report issued Thursday by a consortium of federal and state climatology experts. U.S. drought expands in top wheat-growing state of Kansas 2013-01-24T17:10:00Z It is in that spirit that she encourages her girls to hold tight their fondest memories of their father, whether real, shared or appropriated. The Hard Road Back: A Soldier’s Family Mourning, but Moving Forward 2013-01-13T00:55:11Z After only a minute or two, my sandal was holding tight and I was able to wear it again. City Room: Metropolitan Diary: A Sandal Samaritan 2012-09-07T13:28:39Z And a defense anchored by three seniors held tight against the Pacific-12 preseason favorites in what very well could be a preview of a College Cup match. Maryland men’s soccer earns tie with UCLA 2012-09-01T04:51:12Z The guests arrived at Tige's in twos, couples holding tight as if in love. Tige is the man 2012-08-15T17:22:54.673Z They are supposed to hold tight to their cynicism, retain their objectivity, keep their seen-it-all-before expressions in place while all about them are losing theirs. London 2012 Games fortnight has been one of dreams and wonder 2012-08-11T18:42:00Z But Facebook holds tight control of its platform, so this move seems likely to put the two companies in even closer combat. Wildfire Acquisition Finally Adds Social to Google's Ad Business 2012-07-31T19:44:39Z The Fire's excellent defensive record this season will certainly be tested on Saturday night but I can see us holding tight and coming back to Chicago with a point. MLS Week 21: fan previews 2012-07-27T13:00:00Z Can AVB convince the Croatian to hold tight for at least a year, in the hope Spurs return to Europe's top competition in 2013-14? Tottenham: Five tasks for the new manager André Villas-Boas 2012-07-03T17:01:00Z As the auditorium burst into applause, Sergeant Brennan held tight to a wooden railing and eased himself down the steps of the stage, smiling broadly at his wife and father in the front row. Kevin Brennan, Officer Shot in Brooklyn, Promoted to Sergeant 2012-06-30T02:54:03Z New York controlled the possession and set the tempo, but just couldn't cash in on their opportunities and the Harrisburg back line and goalkeeper Nick Noble held tight, and crucially Harrisburg tok their few chances. US Open Cup: Round 4 review and Quarter Final previews 2012-06-08T13:00:00Z My friends and I held tight to stacks of books as we sprinted to the public library on the risky territory of 81st Street and Amsterdam Avenue. Gotham: Gotham: Arguments for Stop-and-Frisk Don’t Hold Up 2012-05-29T01:25:07Z Others are holding tight to exchange-traded funds that are a close substitute to holding the physical metal. Gold Investors Seek Silver Lining 2012-05-22T21:19:46Z "Then shut your eyes and hold tight," he called. A Gamble with Life 2012-04-11T02:00:33.587Z He was held tight in the mud, and was at once attacked by scores of little leeches. Treasure of Kings Being the Story of the Discovery of the \\"Big Fish,\\" or the Quest of the Greater Treasure of the Incas of Peru. 2012-04-09T02:00:30.007Z Giles stared straight before him, his brow dark red, frowning till his face was drawn out of likeness to itself, his nether lip held tight in his teeth. A Pilgrim Maid A Story of Plymouth Colony in 1620 2012-04-02T02:00:24.090Z She swayed to and fro over the rough ploughed ground, and the watchers thought she would have fallen or dropped her burden, but something superhuman in her enabled her to hold tight and press on. Woven with the Ship A Novel of 1865 2012-03-12T03:00:26.883Z “It was a battle, a battle, but late in the game we just weren’t able to hold tight,” sophomore point guard Markel Starks said. Georgetown vs. Cincinnati: Poor free throw shooting hurts the Hoyas in Big East quarterfinals 2012-03-09T00:49:35Z As late as the fall, they held tight to that thought while Carter continued to attend an occasional practice. On Baseball: To the Palm Beach Atlantic Baseball Team, Carter Was Simply Skip 2012-02-22T18:06:36Z I got into trouble because I didn't have the nerve to hold tight enough to my dream. Comrade Yetta 2012-02-15T03:00:24.213Z “I told you so,” to her friends, and held tight to Mrs. Blake’s hand as they went down the street. Little Friend Lydia 2012-02-14T03:00:25.563Z “See that star, Letty?” asked Susan, holding tight to Letty’s arm as she gazed up at the moon, half hidden in the clouds, and at a single star that shone near by. Black-Eyed Susan 2012-02-13T03:00:16.587Z And expectations for another bond-buying program by the Fed to bolster the economy are also encouraging investors to hold tight to long-term bonds. Fed's 'Operation Twist' Tangles Treasury Trade 2012-02-10T01:47:09Z More homeowners hold tight to their homes than a few years ago, but the cost is weeks of missed work and legal bills piled high. Gotham: In a Queens Neighborhood, Signs of Uneven Burdens From a Housing Crisis 2012-02-07T04:00:57Z She was crushed to him; she was held tight in his strong arms. Running Sands 2012-02-05T03:00:08.983Z He was back in an hour, radiant, the ticket in his hand, but held tight, so that just one end showed, as if he was afraid of losing it. Our House And London out of Our Windows 2012-02-03T03:00:24.190Z But he was girdled still with Bradley’s iron ring, and the rivets of the iron ring held tight.” Rambles in Dickens' Land 2012-01-25T03:00:36.463Z For you to go to Sunday school with the little boy next door, holding tight to his hand, while his Mamma at his door, and your Mamma at your door, watch you down the street. Emmy Lou's Road to Grace Being a Little Pilgrim's Progress 2012-01-12T03:00:14.550Z I marched along beside her, holding tight to the bridle rein all the while. Nurse and Spy in the Union Army The Adventures and Experiences of a Woman in Hospitals, Camps, and Battle-Fields 2012-01-07T03:00:15.907Z Then a form darkened the open doorway, and with a shout Conrad rushed forward, to be gathered up in the arms of Jem Shock, and held tight to his breast. Boy Scouts: Tenderfoot Squad or, Camping at Raccoon Lodge 2011-12-15T03:00:17.777Z But he is also criticized for holding tight to a security-first mentality. Arrests in Iraq Raise Concerns About Maliki 2011-12-13T03:03:00Z "Jump on, then," said the Butterfly, "and hold tight." The Sun's Babies 2011-11-21T03:00:12.963Z I do not know how to dance the Tango, but I shall hold tight. He Who Gets Slapped A Play in Four Acts 2011-11-11T03:00:27.467Z All you will have to do will be to clutch a rope at each end and hold tight. The Girl Crusoes A Story of the South Seas 2011-11-03T02:00:16.647Z People are holding tight to see where Europe leads.” European Stocks Rise Before EU Debt-Crisis Summit; Banks Rally 2011-10-21T14:53:01Z The life of Romanus was protracted into extreme old age, long after Constantine had reached his majority; but the ambitious veteran held tight to the sceptre, and kept the rightful heir in the background. The Byzantine Empire 2011-10-16T02:00:16.630Z After receiving the money, which Petroff held tight in his hand, and which he had prudently provided himself with beforehand, the man crept just beneath me into a dark and dirty corner. The House of the Dead or Prison Life in Siberia with an introduction by Julius Bramont 2011-09-27T02:00:18.213Z "They are holding tight and not buying any goods and sitting and waiting but not panicking so far," he added. Syria slaps ban on imports except raw materials 2011-09-24T12:03:07Z I hold tight to the wooden partition before me; if I let go, I feel I shall fall.... My Memoirs 2011-09-13T02:00:28.713Z Rene Morales guards her daughter’s memory closely, leaving her bedroom curtains drawn as they were the afternoon she left, holding tight to her ebullient spirit. San Bruno residents to remember those killed in fiery gas explosion on 1-year anniversary 2011-09-09T21:37:46Z The power of the mantle did not fail, for, rising from the darkness within, came poor blind Simon, stretching his arms toward his child, but holding tight his fiddle. The Old-Fashioned Fairy Book 2011-09-09T02:01:11.180Z “You just hold tight on to yourself, and think out something clever—I’m sure you can,” convincingly. Those Dale Girls 2011-09-05T02:00:18.917Z She sat for some minutes with the paper held tight in her hand, with a weird feeling that it was a warning, and when she tried again to play her fingers stumbled into discord. The Long Lane's Turning 2011-08-23T02:00:34Z The rootlets of the grass held tight, when Mark tried to lift the spadeful he had dug, so that he could not tear them off. Bevis The Story of a Boy 2011-08-13T02:00:28.377Z Brâhmaṇ had been held tight in his saddle, and his old father-in-law with tears of joy embraced him on his victory, saying that the whole kingdom was indebted to him. Tales of the Sun or Folklore of Southern India 2011-08-09T02:00:29.493Z But in a few seconds, the wasp, getting the mastery, brought his tail round, and stung the fly twice, thrice, in rapid succession in the abdomen, and then held tight. Wild Life in a Southern County 2011-08-04T02:00:27.037Z A few drops of superfluous water escape, and we have the cell quite full, and the cover held tight by force of the capillary attraction between the water and the glass. Marvels of Pond-life A Year's Microscopic Recreations 2011-08-01T02:00:12.067Z Too many unemployed are losing hope, while businesses, flush with cash, hold tight. Principal: Why I?m marching to ?save our schools? 2011-07-27T08:00:00Z Now, let's all take hands, and hold tight. Hookers 2011-07-13T02:00:18.540Z Thus thinking, he asked the tiger king to hold tight to the vessel, which he accordingly did, and he lifted him up slowly. Tales of the Sun or Folklore of Southern India 2011-08-09T02:00:29.493Z For this reason, his purse-strings, held tight against all others, were loosed to his hopeful son Blount, even to aiding him in his evil courses. The Yellow Chief 2011-07-05T02:00:27.013Z This time he tried it on, but not so severely, and I managed to hold tight, punishing him at the same time with my "rebenque," or hide whip. Blanco y Colorado Old Days among the Gauchos of Uruguay 2011-06-28T02:00:11.447Z "And hold tight! for we are going to gallop down the mountain so fast that straps and buckles would not keep you on!" Top of the World Stories for Boys and Girls Translated from the Scandinavian Languages 2011-06-21T02:00:28.070Z "Good—we'll make it all right now—hold tight back there—I'm making the turn—we are nearing the fork." Hookers 2011-07-13T02:00:18.540Z Perhaps the easiest recommendation is that of locking the hands over the abdomen just above the umbilicus and asking the patient to hold tight. Psychotherapy 2011-06-19T02:00:20.053Z “Now, hold tight and enjoy yourself,” spoke the aeronaut, reversing the machine. Airship Andy or The Luck of a Brave Boy 2011-06-13T02:00:31.130Z On she sped through the mud and rain, slipping and sliding on the horse’s back, but still holding tight to his mane. The Automobile Girls at Newport Watching the Summer Parade 2011-06-01T02:00:25.733Z There I found her standing on the other side, holding tight to the sapling. Latitude 19 degree A Romance of the West Indies in the Year of Our Lord Eighteen Hundred and Twenty 2011-05-30T02:00:18.047Z Betsey, there's more than one; hold tight and try to count 'em.' Spinning-Wheel Stories 2011-05-28T02:00:23.707Z She takes the girls’ hands and holds tight, changing course, crossing Central Park West to Central Park South. Kate Walbert: “M&M World.” 2011-05-23T04:00:00Z But some new equipment is fine-tuned to be more selective — holding tight to some fish and letting go of others, especially if they are Atlantic bluefin tuna — a fish whose numbers have fallen sharply. Novelties: Fish Hooks Designed to Avoid the Wrong Catch 2011-05-07T15:51:50Z Mr. Bunting was on the point of telling her to hold tight and she would be quite safe, when a little wave went almost entirely into his mouth and reduced him to wild splutterings. The Sea Lady 2011-04-22T02:00:07.843Z He held tight to the buy call that he put in place in February on Tenneco Inc., a supplier of emissions controls and other auto parts. In a Trying Year, Staying Optimistic Paid Off 2011-04-19T14:18:23Z However, the Guadagna family held tight to the sheets, and Madame Victoire was landed at last, though she fell insensible on the floor when she entered the window. Story of My Life, volumes 1-3 2011-03-20T02:00:26.607Z So I put the phone down, I call my friend and say, ‘Look, hold tight.’ Bats: An Unfinished Meal, but the Job of a Lifetime 2011-02-28T03:19:41Z “Money!” was the abrupt reply, and after a warning to him to hold tight, the manager, a rough-spoken Cornishman, continued the descent, Geoffrey following, and finding every thing of the most primitive character. The Vicar's People 2011-02-25T03:01:16.160Z When the wheat was carted I led the horse and shouted to the loaders to hold tight when the horse moved. From Crow-Scaring to Westminster; an Autobiography 2011-02-06T03:01:01.497Z “Since I was four years old,” Sally admitted from between lips held tight to keep them from trembling. Girl Alone 2011-01-27T03:00:36.117Z From 4 to 10 P.M. the nervous spasms in the paralysed arm are uncontrollable, and she can only endure them by holding tight to my arm or Lea's. Story of My Life, volumes 1-3 2011-03-20T02:00:26.607Z “Wow!” exclaimed the reporter, holding tight to Penny as with heads lowered, they ran for the car. Whispering Walls 2011-01-17T03:00:48.373Z "He bit me a little, but I held tight," replied the sergeant, showing his huge, sinewy hand. 813 2010-12-28T03:00:13.553Z Shortly Betty found herself flying among the shadows, through patches of moonlight, around the breath-taking curve, shooting down a straight, steep descent, holding tight, breathing in the fresh, frosty air, happy as a bird. Betty Lee, Freshman 2010-12-20T17:12:25.800Z Luckily, he lay on his back, and the pipe from habit was held tight between his teeth, till the ashes in it became cold. The Vee-Boers A Tale of Adventure in Southern Africa 2010-12-20T17:12:24.303Z Psychologically, it means that people still hold tight to these instruments of seeming supreme power even though they are nothing of the kind in reality or in experience. Jonathan Schell on the nuclear paradox 2010-10-15T14:01:00Z Video shows a fan in a Colts hat and jersey holding tight to the helmet when a security guard tried to retrieve it. Foul balls are good souvenirs, helmets not so much 2010-09-20T21:40:00Z As I outlined my quest, his sweet wife took her husband's arm the way a wife might hold tight to an old fireman at the clanging of a bell. From the archives: In Search of Tiger Phong 2010-09-13T04:00:00Z We hold tight to this programming and carry it into everything we do – including our business. Mind Map Your Way to Successful Thinking 2010-09-07T14:00:00Z She frequently describes the formative role played by her divorces and two abortions, holding tight to her family name even as she became estranged from family. Meet MLK's Glenn Beck-loving niece 2010-08-27T15:15:00Z He would have to walk one step at a time upstairs, and hold tight to railings when descending ramps. Prosthetic Knee Holds Promise of Improving Lives of Veterans Young and Old 2010-08-19T02:28:00Z Being American, he said, means holding tight to constitutional freedoms and the rule of law, especially under pressure to capitulate. War Over Ground Zero 2010-08-08T16:00:00Z The judge advised Lehman's lawyer: "This is a witness that needs to have the leash held tight." Barclays' Bob Diamond chided by judge in Lehman Brothers trial 2010-06-21T23:32:00Z The aim is to hold tight to the last of the Champions League spots. Squad sheets: Manchester City v Manchester United 2010-04-16T17:07:00Z Clinton's speech to the Atlantic Council was the latest effort by the Obama administration to reassure European allies that Washington will hold tight to transatlantic ties despite growing preoccupation with China, Iran and other hotspots. Clinton urges NATO security cooperation with Russia 2010-02-23T00:52:00Z In China, 240 million young people are certainly modernizing, but they're also holding tight to Chinese values like responsibility for the extended family, adherence to the middle way or harmony, and care of relationships. 2010-01-25T15:42:00Z She held tight onto a table until the rocking stopped, then gathered her staff of 10 to flee outside. 2010-01-15T13:24:00Z He held tight to the horn with his two hands. The Trail of Conflict When those green creepers dry, they’ll shrink and hold tight as iron clamps. Into the Primitive The text move, however, only helps White; therefore Black had nothing better than to hold tight and wait. Chess Fundamentals She had dropped the papers again; one of them she held tight, crushing it convulsively; she looked down at it with eyes vacant with terror: "It's not true," she stammered. Majesty A Novel I murmured confused thanks and tried to draw my hand away, but it was held tight. The Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen This time he held tight th' "millionaire" rein; Swore as he'd never be foolish again; Then he got drunk. Derby Day in the Yukon and Other Poems of the "Northland" I just stood there holding tight to the alligator's tail and grinning all over myself. Believe You Me! He made a leap and got on top of the tree, and just as the trunk went down Watson caught him and held tight. Three Young Ranchmen or, Daring Adventures in the Great West You just sit still and hold tight and—and it'll come out all right. The Crimson Sweater The infuriated, half monster man, held tight to his shoulder, and led toward the precipice. First Fam'lies of the Sierras If she had not been holding tight to his arm, she would have fallen into the creek. By Right of Conquest A Novel At last, with a sudden gulp of courage, you jump in, holding tight to the railings as the guard bids you. Harper's Round Table, September 3, 1895 His fists were clenched, and his teeth held tight together. With Wolseley to Kumasi A Tale of the First Ashanti War Attend to what I say; here I put a million pounds sterling—so—hold tight. Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine One night Baboon, holding tight to a tow-string, shuffled up to the stranger in the Saloon, and timidly plucking his sleeve, said: "Going away, I hear?" First Fam'lies of the Sierras They were smiling, holding tight to each other as Ashby turned back from the window. The Colonists But the Midden had drawn back amid the reeds, holding tight the ruby-red stone in her small hands, and her eyes looked all darkened and slant, and her small scarlet mouth was curled. The Three Mulla-mulgars This lion, struck by a lance, and lying down to die, holds tight within his claws the royal escutcheon upon a shield adorned with fleurs-de-lis. Marie Antoinette and the Downfall of Royalty She held tight on to that letter—but she leaned nearer to him. The New Warden He pushed and he pushed, but the trunk cover held tight. Jacko and Jumpo Kinkytail The Funny Monkey Boys The rapidity of my motions brought me to the ground, where I lay stretched out, with a man under me, whom I held tight, and who now became visible. The Marvellous History of the Shadowless Man and The Cold Heart Then with a sudden spring he thrust his hand deep into the silken mesh of her hair and held tight. The Three Mulla-mulgars Some men submit to this sort of demand, and go about forever held tight in a leash, like unslipped pointers. A House-Party Don Gesualdo and A Rainy June “Just hold tight and let me draw you in.” Under Boy Scout Colors The jerk on his arms was tremendous, but he held tight and flailed his legs to get his head above water. The Pirates of Shan Margery stood for a moment looking very soberly at the newly-turned earth, and holding tight a paper bag that she had been carrying very carefully all the time. Better than Play The gull tugged and pulled, but I am strong when I become furious and I held tight. The Pond “Here we are,” said Mell’s companion, still laughing at the idea of a young woman thinking it necessary to hold tight to her word. Belford's Magazine, Volume II, No. 8, January, 1889 My little guide was still gazing wistfully after us, waving her shawl and holding tight to a coin which I trust no old grimalkin pried out of her hand. Through Our Unknown Southwest Meanwhile, if you don’t care to accept my figure for the Circle Bar I shall follow your example and hold tight until the law comes.” The Coming of the Law In that event I shall lower you into the water, ask you to hold tight to my coat collar with both hands, and let me swim. Cynthia's Chauffeur She bent forward, her thin arms stretched out to Jane, her hands locked, as if she still held tight the confidence she offered. The Immortal Moment The Story of Kitty Tailleur Both the children held tight to the chain, and still he pulled them at a run through the streets. The Weans at Rowallan Then he leaped down once more, and holding tight to the rocks with one hand, shoved out the branch with the other. The Campaign of the Jungle or, Under Lawton through Luzon Then she stood up on the edge of the rock, holding tight by his arm. Lady Anna At the end of three miles the mare slackened and the doctor leaned forward, peering, while holding tight reins. The Monster and Other Stories Judith held tight to his shiny shoulder, breathless, hurrying to part with her secret and strip herself bare of mystery generously in a breath. The Wishing Moon “Well! mind and hold tight by my shaggy coat, and 11 then there’s nothing to fear,” said the Bear. East of the Sun and West of the Moon Old Tales from the North “I will do what I can—but you must hold tight for a minute,” answered Ben. The Campaign of the Jungle or, Under Lawton through Luzon It was all about India Bills, and telegraphic transfers, and selling cotton short, and holding tight to Egyptian Unified. Miss Cayley's Adventures All we can do is to hold tight, and hope the zouaves will get along before it’s too late. The Big Five Motorcycle Boys on the Battle Line Or, With the Allies in France But as he spoke, he felt her hands, both in his now, and held tight, tremble and try softly at first, and then in sudden panic, to pull themselves away. The Wishing Moon |
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