The word(s) "hold" appears 274 time(s) in 260 verse(s) in Quran in Abdullah Yusuf Ali translation.

(231) Then he turned quickly to his household, brought out a fatted calf,

(232) And in Moses (was another Sign): Behold, We sent him to Pharaoh, with authority manifest.

(233) And in the 'Ad (people) (was another Sign): Behold, We sent against them the devastating Wind:

(234) And in the Thamud (was another Sign): Behold, they were told, "Enjoy (your brief day) for a little while!"

(235) Behold, the Lote-tree was shrouded (in mystery unspeakable!)

(236) Behold, such would be indeed a division most unfair!

(237) We sent against them a violent Tornado with showers of stones, (which destroyed them), except Lut's household: them We delivered by early Dawn,-

(238) Is it such a Message that ye would hold in light esteem?

(239) Turnest thou not thy sight towards those who were forbidden secret counsels yet revert to that which they were forbidden (to do)? And they hold secret counsels among themselves for iniquity and hostility, and disobedience to the Messenger. And when they come to thee, they salute thee, not as Allah salutes thee, (but in crooked ways): And they say to themselves, "Why does not Allah punish us for our words?" Enough for them is Hell: In it will they burn, and evil is that destination!

(240) O ye who believe! When ye hold secret counsel, do it not for iniquity and hostility, and disobedience to the Prophet; but do it for righteousness and self-restraint; and fear Allah, to Whom ye shall be brought back.