held

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He was arrested, along with nine other people, and held overnight.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Don eventually remarried and had three more kids, but he held on to a big box of Cynthia’s clothes and other keepsakes, including a lock of hair and bottle of her perfume.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

A record five times, including last year, he has held the first-round lead and on nine occasions has led or jointly led the game's most glamorous tournament.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

One current downside to high-yield bonds is, perhaps counterintuitively, how well they have held up of late.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

A flashlight clicked on, held by the tall girl dressed as an angel.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman