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Meanings of held the government in English

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Usage of held the government in English
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This nobleman had for a short time held the government of New York.
Life of George Washington — Volume 01
2
As one of the ten Major-Generals, he held the government of Hampshire, Berkshire, and Sussex.
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 06, No. 33, July, 1860 / A Magazine...
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This year died King Cenwal; and Sexburga his queen held the government one year after him.
The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle
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So Baidu held the government, and all obeyed him, except only those who were with Casan.
The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 2
5
The Republican party held the government of the city, mayor, council, and police force- aformidableUnion organization.
The Continental Monthly, Vol. 1, No. 4, April, 1862 / Devoted To...
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His less worthy nephew and namesake succeeded to his Irish estates, and at times held the government.
Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II
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Israeli complained to the U.N Security Council over the clash, saying it held the government of Lebanon responsible.
Reuters
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From that moment the privy council held the government, acting no longer secretly, but in the most open manner.
History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814
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He held the government of Gibraltar from 1883 to 1886.
The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia, Volume 1 of 28
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Greenpeace spokesperson Gen Toop said she held the government-appointed commissioners at the council responsible for the state of Canterbury's waterways.
Radio NZ
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He lamented the fact that "compromise" had held the government back, and there had been some form of over-compensation.
The South African
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He said he held the government in high esteem and was impressed by their efforts to slow down the spread of COVID-19.
The South African
13
He held the government one year and a half less than thirty winters; and then Edward his son took to the government.
The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle
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While the war lasted the external pressure held the government together, but on the return of peace its dissolution had become imminent.
Life and Times of Washington, Volume 2 / Revised, Enlarged, and ...
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The Archbishop held the Government for nine years, and was then transferred to the Mexican Bishopric of Mechoacan.
The Philippine Islands / A Political, Geographical, Ethnographic...
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