Sentence examples of "was held" in English

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The bank was held up a week ago. Jene Bank ist vor einer Woche überfallen worden.

A farewell meeting was held in honor of Mr Jones. Für Herrn Jones wurde eine Abschiedsparty veranstaltet.

A welcome party was held in honor of Mr Jones. Zu Ehren von Herrn Jones wurde ein Willkommensfest abgehalten.

The shareholder's meeting was held. Die Hauptversammlung der Aktionäre wurde abgehalten.

The man was held in police custody. Der Mann wurde in Polizeigewahrsam gehalten.

The sacred ceremony was held in the magnificent temple. Die sakrale Zeremonie fand in dem prächtigen Tempel statt.

The picnic was held in the gym on account of the rain. Wegen des Regens fand das Picknick in der Turnhalle statt.

The party was held on May 22. Die Feier fand am 22. Mai statt.

The damage was held to a minimum. Der Schaden wurde auf ein Minimum begrenzt.

They held a party in honor of the famous scientist. Sie gaben eine Party zu Ehren des berühmten Wissenschaftlers.

You found me where no one else was looking. Du hast mich gefunden, wo sonst niemand gesucht hat.

Ned held the flag erect. Ned hielt die Fahne hoch.

I was expecting you last night. Ich habe dich gestern Abend erwartet.

Tom held the door open for Mary. Tom hielt Mary die Tür auf.

It was you that made the mistake! Du warst es, der den Fehler gemacht hat!

I held my breath and waited. Ich hielt den Atem an und wartete.

He was born on July 28th, 1888. Er ist am 28. Juli 1888 geboren.

She held her baby in her arms. Sie hielt ihr Baby in den Armen.

The milk was adulterated with water. Die Milch war mit Wasser verdünnt.

Tell me where the meeting will be held. Sag mir, wo das Treffen stattfinden wird.

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