Mark held tightly and possessively to her hand as he announced this.
But he held to her hand, as if it was a talisman.
Once up, she still held to his hand.
Still holding to her hand he shook his head.
He held to her hand because he could not tell whether she were recovering or dying.
He held to her hand longer than was necessary as they went down the steep part of the hill.
Alex sat outside the courtroom, holding tight to Josie's hand.
Now she sat back, nodding, still holding firmly to his hand.
She sat quite still, holding to his hand as though it were a lifeline.
He held tight to her hand and said, "It'll be all right, honey.
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