holden
verb
a past participle of hold.
holden
1 American
[hohl-duhn]
/ ˈhoʊl dən /
verb
Archaic.
Holden
2
American
[hohl-duhn]
/ ˈhoʊl dən /
noun
holden
British
/ ˈhəʊldən /
verb
Example Sentences
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Launcelot Trevanion, you stand committed to take your trial at the next ensuing Quarter Sessions, to be holden at Ballarat, on a day to be named.
From Nevermore by Bolderwood, Rolf
There are few whose eyes are now holden as they used to be, as to the surpassing place in the history of culture of the last three centuries of the Middle Ages.
From The Thirteenth Greatest of Centuries by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)
They were also called the Westphalian tribunals, as they could only be holden in the Red Land, or Westphalia, and only Westphalians were amenable to their jurisdiction.
From Secret Societies of the Middle Ages by Keightley, Thomas
I have thee holden In what Scotia calls a "grup," All my fleeces now are golden, Full troy weight—for wool is up!
From The Coo-ee Reciter by Various
William d'Owe was accused in a Councell holden at Salisbury, to bee a complice of this Treason.
From The Lives of the III Normans, Kings of England: William the First, William the Second, Henrie the First by Hayward, John
But they’ve got another bone to pick with Holden Caulfield: He is being used as a prop by performative men to impress those around him.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026
Listen, I don’t know anyone who liked Holden Caulfield the first time they read the book, probably because he is not supposed to be particularly likable; Salinger wrote the book for adults, not teens.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026
Even today, students can tell you that the biggest phony in the book is Holden himself.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
"It also makes it visible so people can see it, and it's a lovely open access site that kids love to run around," Holden added.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
“Dr. Costa says that Mr. Holden is not receiving calls,” the operator told him, reappearing.
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
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