has held
- present perfect of hold (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
And Díaz likely will return Wednesday, sliding back into the closer role that Tanner Scott has held in his absence.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
The recent exchange of fire threatens a 2022 truce that has held despite expiring.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
Pep Guardiola has held talks about becoming Italy head coach, Italian Football Federation president Giovanni Malago has confirmed.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has held talks about Iran with his ministers and security chiefs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Even though Gauguin has been trying to push Vincent into doing things his way, Vincent has held on to his own ideas, his own style.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
