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The phrase "be held back" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when you want to describe someone restraining themselves or something being restrained or prevented. For example, "She held back her tears, trying not to show her emotions."
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He had to be held back.
It cannot be held back".
"He may be held back.
they don't like to be held back.
I don't want to be held back.
Today's children will not be held back.
This year, though, he was not to be held back.
But anything of serious value will be held back.
None of them had to be held back.
Some industries will be held back by external factors.
He had to be held back from attacking the thing".
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