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The phrase "are held to" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that someone is expected to adhere to certain standards, rules, or obligations.
Example: "All employees are held to the company's code of conduct to ensure a professional work environment."
Alternatives: "are required to" or "are expected to".
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Journalists, too, are held to account.
Australia coaches are held to high account.
You are held to a different standard.
Men are held to a lower standard.
"All free schools are held to rigorous account.
Managers do better when they are held to account.
"Commercial drivers are held to a high standard," he said.
As journalists they are held to be beyond reproach.
Regular meetings are held to discuss strategies for recovery.
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These beings and doings together are held to constitute what makes a life valuable.
Budge, Wood and Parker are held to be potential world champions.
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