The tourists were held to ransom by smugglers who demanded a large sum of money.

The tourists were held for ransom after the convoy detoured into a remote valley.

Despite the objections, the original agreement held good throughout the negotiations.

Even after all those years, she still held a candle for her college sweetheart.

Her investigative report held up a mirror to the city's housing policies, revealing inequalities that demanded immediate reform.

When everyone began shouting, one held one's peace and listened quietly.

In the heated discussion, one held one's horses and asked for additional evidence before deciding.

When the committee reexamined the evidence, the original hypothesis held one's water and was ultimately accepted.

The students brought several hand-helds to the workshop to test different measurement apps.

After working tirelessly on the project, one can always walk away with one's head held high.