have held
- present perfect of hold.
Example Sentences
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Douglass may not have held a role as a judge, legislator, or even enfranchised citizen, yet he nonetheless played a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s understanding of equal citizenship in the Civil War era.
From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026
Coxe’s retirement accounts also have held shares of other companies backed by Sutter Hill over the years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Opponents say the tests measure wealth and race more than college readiness, and they point to student outcomes that have held steady without them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
Corporate bond spreads have been exceptionally low in recent years, in part because Treasury yields have held at high levels relative to several years ago.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
I should have held my tongue and let Zah- rina have him.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
