hold up

Example Sentences

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That led to a hold-up of several minutes before the game resumed, with Vinicius then being jeered by the home fans.

From Barron's

His second assist for Estevao came after some brilliant hold-up play, while he teed up Neto for the second time at the MKM Stadium with a powerful drive into the box.

From BBC

Bournemouth's direct style of attack means Semenyo's pace, good hold-up play, smart decision-making and two-footed ball-striking are more easily transferred to this City side.

From BBC

So what is causing the hold-up?

From BBC

Tuchel likely sees Bellingham as a number 10, aiming to utilise him in the same way he has used Rogers, hoping to get good ball progression, hold-up play and goals.

From BBC