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Held every four years to select presidential nominees, the Democratic and Republican conventions are gatherings of the party faithful.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Held in the grounds of Royal Hospital Chelsea, this year's event features cutting-edge garden design, large-scale floral displays and innovative planting schemes inspired by sustainability, wellbeing and climate resilience.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

“This isn’t something we would flag if we were testing your soil in your yard,” Held said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

Held in police custody for 11 hours, which would have included questioning under caution, Mountbatten-Windsor was released while the investigation into his conduct continues.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

I’ve helped clean the kennels, Held the puppies on my knees.

From "Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village" by Laura Amy Schlitz