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Meanings of held nearly in English

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Usage of held nearly in English
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With the first route in, the wall held nearly two dozen more.
Climbing Magazine
2
It held nearly a hundred smooth rods made from some rusty looking metal.
Worldwinder
3
Fortunately, it was a large one, and held nearly a gallon.
The Desert Home: The Adventures of a Lost Family in the Wilderne...
4
Eleonora and Sebring Dream held nearly half of the total investment between them.
News.com.au
5
Before raising the bid, the company already held nearly 40 percent of the stock.
Reuters
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The second leg of coverage was held nearly two months after the photo shoot.
Reuters
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He held nearly 30 per cent of all bets.
News.com.au
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In his own way, he held nearly as much power as did any king in Rofehavan.
Brotherhood of the Wolf
9
The royal box was constructed in the form of a tent, and held nearly fifty persons.
Vivian Grey
10
It is being held nearly in her back garden in the Phoenix Park this coming weekend.
The Irish Times
11
When a nailset is lacking, the head of a brad, held nearly flat, may be used.
Handwork in Wood
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Nonetheless, the hearing in the case was held nearly a year after the rule change became effective.
Reuters
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He also states that in negation the head is usually held nearly upright, and shaken several times.
The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals
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In October, he held nearly 10 percent.
Reuters
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U.S. government revisions last month showed China held nearly a third more in Treasury debt than initially reported.
Reuters
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At one point during George W. Bush's presidency, it held nearly 800 suspected al Qaeda and Taliban operatives.
Reuters
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