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  • past participle of hold.
  • past tense form of hold.
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held

[held] / hɛld /


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The country held five elections between 2019 and 2022.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

She's also held just about every other job in the industry, from installer to instructor.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

At a final construction update held near the crossing Thursday, Robert Rock, lead landscape architect and principal designer for the crossing, explained that the soil in the area is rich in clay and silt.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

Earlier this month, the pump held up against a deluge of rain that brought about 7 inches over just a couple of hours.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

SJ gave Kathy a reassuring pat on the shoulder, held her hand there momentarily, and then disappeared into the drive-in.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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