laying hold of
Example Sentences
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He was instrumental in the state laying hold of the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and Hearst Castle.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2022
This picture contains some very authentic thrills, even laying hold of the sophisticated cinema-goer who knows there is a happy ending around the corner.
From Time Magazine Archive
It stood only for a second or two,—just long enough to draw breath,—and then, laying hold of a knotted lliana that formed a sort of stair, it climbed to the scaffolding above.
From Afloat in the Forest A Voyage among the Tree-Tops by Reid, Mayne
"Nay, lad!" he entreated, laying hold of my sleeve.
From The Courtship of Morrice Buckler A Romance by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley)
I can go, of course, if you desire it," laying hold of his hat: "that is a simple matter; but I cannot promise to forget.
From Airy Fairy Lilian by Margaret Wolfe Hamilton (AKA Duchess)
