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holding for ransom

holding for ransom is the present participle and gerund of hold for ransom.

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What is holding for ransom the present participle and gerund of?
Holding for ransom is the present participle and gerund of hold for ransom.

Words near holding for ransom in the dictionary

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

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