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withhold

[with-hohld, with-] / wɪθˈhoʊld, wɪð- /


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Of course, he didn’t have to, since as Tennessee’s Chief Executive, he has the prerogative to grant or withhold clemency as he sees fit.

From Slate ● Oct. 1, 2026

Shaw: While there should be a legal obligation, district officials must cite documented instances, by courts or law enforcement, of abuse or mistreatment to withhold this information in extremely rare circumstances.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

But lawyers for the families of the victims said the Government's attempt to withhold the information, through a Public Interest Immunity application, was in "contradiction" to statements made after the attack.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

"We also have to be willing to slow down or withhold further scaling when our confidence in safety is not sufficient," he added.

From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026

She gave an exact summary, but even if she had wanted, she would not have been able to withhold her sarcasm.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

The horror was captured by several cameras, images from which Mr. Gibney withholds until the dizzying climax of the film.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

Each employer’s payroll system withholds taxes based only on the wages it pays you and does not account for your other income.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026

If you start claiming in the months before your birth month for full retirement age, then Social Security withholds $1 for every $3 you earn over $65,160, a somewhat less restrictive policy.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 15, 2026

He withholds his approval to keep the paler, smaller man anxious.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 5, 2026

He may, and I believe often does, compensate for the means which he withholds; but this gives no ground to suppose that he will make up for those which we neglect.'

From Discipline by Mary Brunton

Social Security recalculates your benefits at retirement age so that money withheld is not lost.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

The families of the 8-year-old and 11-year-old asked that their names be withheld, police said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

District Court for the District of Columbia, alleges ICE has withheld the property of seven people who have been out of immigration detention for more than five months.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

The body was found in Olifantsfontein on 14 September, but police have withheld her name as her family has not yet been informed.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

“I pledge a secret withheld for a single bit of advice for my friend.”

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston

Yet Ms. Smialek notes that some British officials still invoked Malthus to justify withholding aid.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

She tried to toilet-train her son when he was three but he had problems with withholding stools.

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

Increasing your income-tax withholding can help you avoid a large tax bill and possible underpayment penalties, although it won’t change the total amount of tax you ultimately pay.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026

Eiglarsh added that Brown will be given a withholding of adjudication, meaning he will not be considered a convicted felon.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026

The teacher was dark and pretty, and by a judicious raising or withholding of hands the twins had no worries.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck


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