held

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The four men and a woman, aged between 23 and 47, were held at addresses in the borough earlier on Thursday, police said.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Its listing, which was held by Kaelin Hall of William Means Real Estate, described the property as a “striking custom residence” that offers “a rare sense of privacy paired with a refined, design-forward aesthetic.”

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

After multiple hearings and appeals, a full retrial was held late last year, leading to Thursday’s ruling.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Pratt sued the city, saying he held Bass and Gov. Gavin Newsom responsible for the loss of his and his parents’ homes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Betsie lifted it reverently from the box and held it up to the patch of light that struggled into the room over the surrounding rooftops.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom