Held
Held adjective - Occupied or in the control of; often used in combination.
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Synonyms for Held
Threw
Both words in one sentence
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One example of the latter: he threw a single die into a long-necked bottle being held by a mook.
Source: Iaijutsu Practitioner -
This Godzilla has a sleek, raptor-like body held horizontally that basically threw all remaining logic out the window.
Source: Film / Godzilla (1998) -
Notably, in a recent chapter of the manga he threw up a barrier and held it against an all out onslaught of magic from two other characters.
Source: Barrier Warrior
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