They looked at each other and held one another by the hand.

Two security men were holding her by the arms, just in case.

With an effort of will, I held myself on the wall by the door.

His friend came closer and held him by the arms.

A woman carried a baby on her back and held another child by the hand.

Some fear that it could set off a move to hold power by force.

She held him fast simply by the force of her presence.

She held him by the shoulders and looked into his blue eyes.

The first man did so, holding it by the stock.

Was it you who held my foot, by the way?