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  • past participle of hold.
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held

[held] / hɛld /


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If much of your retirement savings is held in tax-deferred accounts, larger withdrawals could increase your tax burden.

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 lawsuit argues both platforms were defectively designed and engaged in false marketing about safety for young users and so should be held liable for the harm young John Doe came to.

From BBC • 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

Tansy held her ground, and Aunt Fanny faltered.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck




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