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The phrase "be held to" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used in contexts where someone is expected to adhere to certain standards, rules, or agreements.
Example: "All team members will be held to the same performance standards throughout the project."
Alternatives: "be accountable for" or "be bound by".
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(Borrowers will be held to their contracts.
It must be held to that timetable.
Sponsors should be held to their pledges.
They will be held to account.
They should be held to account.
Chief officers must be held to account.
Should theatre be held to journalistic standards?
Nobody expects to be held to account.
"They must be held to account.
Should they be held to higher standards?
He needs to be held to account.
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