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holds ransom

holds ransom is the third-person singular simple present indicative of hold ransom.

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What is holds ransom the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Holds ransom is the third-person singular simple present indicative of hold ransom.

Words near holds ransom in the dictionary

  1. holds oneself together
  2. holds onto
  3. holds out
  4. holds over
  5. holds over someone's head
  6. holds ransom
  7. holds short
  8. holds someone's feet to the fire
  9. holds someone's hand
  10. holds space
  11. holds still

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