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

[held] / hɛld /


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Dawn Ranch, dramatically upgraded in 2023, is a 22-acre, all-ages property that once held the Fife’s resort.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

But the Atlanta Fed’s own wage tracker showed the bottom quarter of earners had the lowest median wage growth of any income group, a pattern that has held every month since October 2024.

From Salon Aug. 13, 2026

Plus, next month a judge has scheduled a hearing to decide whether Hearn’s dismissed charges should be held with prejudice, so the DOJ can’t charge him again for the same alleged conduct.

From Slate Aug. 13, 2026

High-end party planner Charlotte Melia said "balloon arches" had grown in popularity, with many people inspired by parties held by influencers and celebrities.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

Father, Betsie, and me he held in the dining room till last.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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