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

[held] / hɛld /


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In this Money Talks: Author and financial journalist Brendan Greeley tells Elizabeth Spiers about his new book, The Almighty Dollar—and the astonishing power this currency held long before the founding of the United States.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

The rupiah strengthened after Bank Indonesia’s announcement, while the local benchmark index held on to gains.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Turner has said he rejected the suggestion his criminal past was relevant to his suitability for the role he held at the church.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Macron and Merz "held lengthy and frequent discussions on ways to advance this project, which is important for European defence," the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

He bounded back toward the red-shoed girl and held the unearthed roots of the fallen log, searching for another way to warm her.

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




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