'But the roots will hold firm,' said Floy, unable to look away.

In the 1920s, government officials maintained close relations with the zaibatsu, and the roots of their influence still hold strong.

But it wasn't easy to cut yourself loose of what few roots still held you down, even if they were rotten.

Somehow, he pointed the Gattler at the roots holding her and fired.

Their roots held the soil together and made it possible for climbers to pass among them on the way to the top.

Frantically Tanis fought to free himself, but the root held him fast.

The roots held onto as much dirt as they could, but some still tumbled into her hair and eyes.

Even though its roots held, it could not stand the strain for long.

The roots hold soil on steep slopes and thereby reduce erosion.

Jack said, "It's like the roots of the stump are holding the box in place."