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  • past participle of hold.
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held

[held] / hɛld /


Example Sentences

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We intend to keep our investments in the same mutual funds and exchange-traded funds we have held for the past 15 years, during which they have averaged 15% annual growth.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

To acclimate his players to the altitude, he held training camp in Pachuca, at an elevation of 7,979 feet.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

The role was previously held by former congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, herself a controversial pick for the job, but she resigned last month to care for her sick husband.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

"I don't regret anything," Infantino said when asked about the World Cup being held by the United States.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Then, as quickly as we could for the press of people, Betsie and I made our way to the rear of the dormitory room where we held our worship “service.”

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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