Sentence examples of "holding sway" in English

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The man all in red was holding a gun. El hombre de rojo estaba portando una pistola.

Though he is no longer president, he still holds considerable sway among the political elite. Aunque ya no es presidente, aún ejerce mucha influencia entre el elite político.

You are holding my hand in that picture. Estás sujetando mi mano en esa foto.

Who is that woman holding the flowers? ¿Quién es esa mujer que sostiene las flores?

She is holding a red flower. Ella está sosteniendo una flor roja.

Why are you holding my hands? ¿Por qué me tomas las manos?

Tomorrow, we're holding a farewell gathering for Nancy. Mañana le haremos una reunión de despedida a Nancy.

Tom saw John and Mary holding hands. Tom vio a John y a Mary de las manos.

Nothing seems so tender to me as an old couple walking down the street holding hands. Nada me resulta tan tierno como una pareja vieja caminando por la calle mano en mano.

I'm sure he is holding back something from us. Estoy seguro de que nos está ocultando algo.

My brother is holding a camera in his hand. Mi hermano lleva una cámara en su mano.

The fat woman was holding a monkey. La gorda mujer sostenía un mono.

Recollect my mother holding me tight. Recuerdo a mi madre agarrándome fuerte.

The man holding the umbrella is Ken. El hombre que lleva el paraguas es Ken.

Brian is holding Kate's hands. Brian le está tomando la mano a Kate.

Tom and Mary are holding hands. Tom y Mary van de la mano.

You cannot kill yourself by holding your breath. No puede matarse conteniendo su respiración.

Guess what I'm holding in my hand. Adivina lo que tengo en la mano.

What is holding things up? ¿Qué está retrasando las cosas?

What's holding matters up? ¿Qué sostiene asuntos?

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