Held
Held adjective - Occupied or in the control of; often used in combination.
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Synonyms for Held
Managed
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He managed to pull it off by moving very quickly from the bank he was held hostage into where he had a spare costume.
Source: Bruce Wayne Held Hostage -
She was training in a temple, he was one of the warrior monks in it, and they held a Secret Relationship where they even managed to have a daughter, Xianglian.
Source: Star-Crossed Lovers -
Held Back in School: We learn that Rimmer almost was held back a year but just managed to avoid it.
Source: Series / Red Dwarf
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