The clan had held them for generations against future emergency, such as this current crisis.

His clan holds sway in a mountainous area of northern Lebanon.

In the case of Mr. Abukar, aid workers know exactly which clan is holding him.

My clan has held Khor since the days of Akbar.

My clan has held Kushaf since the days of Bahram.

For some minutes the clan held, but then the weight of the Aenir pushed them back.

The clan held back politely as he swaggered down after the others into the sheltered hollow.

Yet the clans and elders here formed their own government, held free elections and even established an international airline.

The clan of Kuči held that the zduhaći were outstanding long jumpers.

With such a sword, Ferl's clan would hold him in awe.