He held the paper about three feet in front of me.

Hold the paper in the water for a few minutes.

He who held the paper was alone able to tell.

If he held the paper long enough to read the entire story, they would.

He holds the paper in front of the study fire.

Apply just enough pressure to hold the paper in place.

I sat down facing him, but he held the paper so that it cut off my view.

Jake held the paper up to the light under the table.

He held the paper to the glass and looked at the reflection.

Holding the paper in place with my hand, I could feel the beating of his heart.