Sentence examples for held to end from inspiring English sources

But each gang has the patronage of a mainstream political party, in a fight that exploded in 2008 when an election was held to end Pakistan's latest period of military rule.

As the United States and Russia sought to influence the Security Council resolution, a senior member of the Assad government said that a cease-fire should be imposed if peace talks were held to end the conflict.

Its claim to supplement the New Testament was generally rejected, and the age of prophecy was held to have ended in the time of the apostles.

The Roman era of Switzerland is traditionally held to have ended in 401 AD, when Stilicho withdrew all troops from the Rhine.

"The race held to the end," said Tad Devine, a Democratic consultant.

The CA ligament should be held to the end of the clavicle.

Dan Evans wrestled his way over to give Ospreys hope, but Scarlets held firm to end a run of five successive defeats against their West Walian rivals.

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Wood created Alfreton's only other chance as the visitors held on to end their four-game losing run.

Lendl Simmons (66) took Windies close but England held on to end the series - which they lost 2-1 - on a high.

Jo Kuffour's curled effort gave Wycombe hope of a point but the hosts held on to end the Blues' five-game unbeaten run in League Two.