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held for ransom

held for ransom is the simple past and past participle of hold for ransom.

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What is held for ransom the simple past and past participle of?
Held for ransom is the simple past and past participle of hold for ransom.

Words near held for ransom in the dictionary

  1. held down
  2. held down the fort
  3. held fast
  4. held fire
  5. held firm
  6. held for ransom
  7. held forth
  8. held good
  9. held hostage
  10. held in
  11. held in contempt

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