Next thing I knew he's taken a strong hold and was away.

As the fire took hold, the police began to close in on the building.

He held out a hand, which she took hold of.

I took hold of her and she came into my arms without a word.

As common sense takes hold, however, we need to ask some questions.

I felt strong hands take hold of me from either side.

She needed a little time to take hold of herself.

She put out her two hands and took hold of his.

I saw my chance and took hold of her one dark night when she was alone.

He took hold of my hand and brought me on board.

Performance anxiety can take hold any time the bosses arrive to watch someone work.

Within the time it takes to draw and hold a long breath, they were in rout.

When I lifted one hand, it came free, so I could take hold higher.

If he takes hold all right we couldn't do better than to leave him in charge.

I'll give him a hundred and twenty-five a month to take hold the stables.

It was silent for the time it takes to draw and hold a long breath.

As he took hold a quiver ran down his sinewed torso.

If peace takes hold the climate for change will improve, but much delicate work lies ahead.

How many would it take to shield and hold him?

Well, you can drop out now; we take hold ourselves.