But, in general, the Johnson thesis surely holds true.

West surely held the king, for otherwise a heart shift would have been a natural move for him.

Those trees; so ancient, they surely held the knowledge and wisdom of all that had passed in this valley.

The same must surely hold true for these fruits.

Some in the seats surely held their breath for him.

Laurence shook his head; such considerations would surely hold no water with Lien.

West surely held the diamond ace, and probably the queen as well.

They surely held the corridors up here, between invaders and Central.

Winter approaches, and the walls of Osthos can surely hold until spring.

His precept surely holds true among nations as it does among individuals.