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held

[held] / hɛld /


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We have strong opinions that are loosely held.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Oil held in the SPR was down by 8.6 million barrels at 384.1 million barrels on emergency releases by the Energy Department.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Some controversial jokes by lesser, edgy comedians fell flat but Jeff Ross, the master of roasts, held the tempo together and kept the roast moving forward.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

England held a review after the Ashes was blighted by poor performances on the field and problems off it.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Po had held the calling for four years, Brickbane sixteen.

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




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