had held
- past perfect of hold.
Example Sentences
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The bonfire organisers said they had held discussions with the man's family who had "expressed their wish for the bonfire to proceed as planned".
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
The ruling overturns a case that had held sway for 91 years.
From Salon ● Jul. 1, 2026
By 2000, numerous circuit courts had held that the Second Amendment was only a “collective” right, bound to militia service.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
One media report indicated Iran had held off sending its team because of the Israel and Hezbollah fighting.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 19, 2026
His face had held such raw, naked hope when he handed her the letter about scholarships.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
