Sentence examples for had initially been held from inspiring English sources

He testified that he had initially been held in a small room with the light on around the clock, causing intense psychological pressure.

The 42nd had initially been held in reserve, but after insisting on being allowed to participate, they joined the action.

Harrison and ten other UNMOs had initially been held by the RUF at the latter's base until Harrison convinced the RUF to allow the observers to join the Indian UNAMSIL contingent at Kailahun.

The confirmation ceremonies, which had initially been held during the holiday of Sukkot, were eventually moved to the holiday of Shavuot (the holiday during which the Reform movement held these ceremonies), and continued for both boys and girls (in place of Bar and Bat Mitzvah celebrations) until the 1940s.

The monastery had initially been endowed by Peada; for the dedication of Wulfhere's gift both Archbishop Deusdedit (died 664), and Bishop Jaruman (held office from 663), were present.

Spain had initially been scheduled to hold a general election next March, but the impact of the debt crisis forced Mr. Zapatero into an early vote, and to forego re-election.

Allen had initially been scheduled to testify.

Meal prep had initially been fraught.

Concern had initially been voiced by Adam Scott.

The team had initially been targeting ($300k).

Suspected guerrillas can initially be held for 72 hours under current procedures.