If North had held the club queen or a major-suit king in addition, she would have been able to continue to the grand slam.

North of New York City, this plant may not hold on to its leaves all winter.

It was a plum assignment one that North had himself held upon his return from Vietnam.

This was an inconceivable action unless North held first round control in clubs.

North held his breath, not knowing, for a second, which one had won the battle.

East led the heart king and shifted, fearing that North held a singleton.

The three no-trump bid showed exactly what North held, 16 points with 4-3-3-3 distribution.

If North held that card, it would be necessary to finesse the ten at some stage.

As defending champions playing on their home turf, the North held the edge.

The contract would be entirely acceptable if North or South held the diamond 10.