Sentence examples for were held for from inspiring English sources

They were held for two years.

Private services were held for the family.

Many were held for years.

Mr. Farrell and Mr. Munadi were held for four days.

The other survivors were held for questioning.

The captives were held for 56 days.

Readings were held for theater insiders.

Many were held for weeks or months in hidden locations.

Celebrations were held for weddings and the births of babies.

Some were held for years, in appalling conditions.

Opening ceremonies were held for the Winter Paralympics in Sochi.