Mary had been forced to abdicate and held captive for the best part of a year in Scotland.

Even if they do, the theory still holds for the part of the orbit where they don't.

Auditions were held for the part of a new disabled character in 2007.

The good weather held for the best part of two days, fair winds and clear sky.

Our guide held our attention easily for the better part of an hour, before leaving us to our own explorations.

Unlike the creation process with many other roles, no auditions were held for the part of Jack.

That is indicative of the importance of this debate we have been holding for the best part of three hours.

They'd have to be to take Willie, even if he wasn't expecting trouble, and then to hold him for the best part of twenty-four hours.

Historically, the event was held for many years in Cooper's Field, the southernmost part of the park, and nearest to the city centre.

The tunnel was only twenty feet wide at the centre and Orrin reckoned to hold it for the greater part of the morning.