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Meanings of held up in английском

Held up.

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Usage of held up in английском
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Sally started to ask another question, but Lucy held up her hand.
The god project
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Ma last year held up another visit, saying the timing was wrong.
Reuters
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Portuguese drugs policy is held up as a successful example, among others.
The Guardian
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He held up a hand when he thought we'd come far enough.
Enclave
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Dublin Report: Volumes held up well yesterday, despite the approaching Christmas break.
The Irish Times
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The election held up Spain's two-party system, albeit in a weakened state.
The Guardian
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That result held up even after the researchers accounted for storm strength.
Reuters
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Today the recovery is held up by a shortage of skilled labour.
The Guardian
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She held up a hand, frantic to keep the situation from escalating.
Beneath a southern sky
10
It has been held up in part by the change of government.
Radio NZ
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Kate held up a clear plastic envelope sealed with red evidence tape.
The bricklayer
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Another held up a sign reading: We are hostages to the police.
The Guardian
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So far, palm oil sales to the European Union have held up.
Reuters
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Assembly business was held up for about five minutes by the alert.
The Irish Times
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He simply held up a hand and pointed at his cuff link.
Secret Sanction
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Meat prices held up better than expected, while horticulture prices also rose.
Radio NZ
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