Examples of 'was held' in a sentence

Meaning of "was held"

The phrase 'was held' refers to an event or activity that took place at a specific time and location. It is often used to describe gatherings, meetings, or competitions that have already occurred, indicating the past tense of the verb 'hold.'

How to use "was held" in a sentence

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was held
Was held up this morning shortly after opening.
The training was held for a third time.
A seminar on the international youth movement was held.
This meeting was held through video conference.
He said he was late because he was held up at the gym.
He was held up and killed at his place of business.
The bank director was held in high regard.
The crowds are gathering and my motor was held up.
The feast was held every seven years.
The conference for heads of military components was held.
One meeting was held with troop contributors.
A ceremonial recognition of indigenous women was held.
Throughout that period he was held with no legal justification.
I was held up over some important business.
No discussion was held under this item.

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An accompanying brochure was produced and an opening ceremony was held.
The project was held up by political infighting.
The first onslaught was held back.
Now a visitation was held only before a prioral election.
One afternoon workshop was held.
And she was held hostage at gunpoint.
The defendant claims she was held prisoner here.
It was held in trust for the people.
One student focus group was held in each district.
A workshop was held on human rights through the right to education.
The hearing in their case was held in closed session.
He was held for investigation of murder.
The focus group was held by teleconference.
He was held for nearly three years before he was brought to trial.
The training was held in two stages.
I was on the stage when it was held up.
For someone who was held too long as a baby.
The complainant indicated that her matter was held down.
Officials was was held held as as early early as as.
At the same meetings a general debate was held on the item.
The man was held in police custody.
After the stage was held up.
The bank was held up a week ago.
The respect and affection with which he was held were recalled.
Her death was held in the country whom she born.
His merits in the affairs of war was held in great esteem.
Honor was held in high esteem.
The last of the tournaments was held three years ago.
The victim was held by her rapist for almost an hour.
Ecologically sustainable building where the youth event was held.
No discussion was held on this issue.
I understand that the inquest on my father was held a week ago.
An initial hearing was held last week following his surrender.
I truly welcome the spirit in which that debate was held.
The briefing was held in private.

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