holdup
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The holdup is due in part to their inability to articulate what the revamped corporation will do, the people said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026
But every year, thousands of refunds are held up, and the IRS isn’t required to process them within a certain period or provide information to taxpayers on what is responsible for the holdup.
From Barron's ● Mar. 28, 2026
He would not say when the report is expected to be released or what the holdup is about.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 20, 2026
“He didn’t know what the holdup was in getting back to them on which university could be sued.”
From Salon ● Dec. 13, 2025
“Well, yeah. I don’t see what the holdup is.”
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
For weeks, McClain texted excuses about wire delays and holdups with other investors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026
Those officials blamed most of the holdups on the humanitarian groups for not having enough capacity to get food and medicine in.
From Salon ● Sep. 24, 2024
He would not elaborate on the technical glitches that he said caused system delays, and he blamed holdups at certain locations on some volunteers who didn’t show up.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 6, 2024
However, she adds, no serious holdups are expected.
From BBC ● Nov. 22, 2023
Now what the everlasting––” He meant what salutary jolt he could invent, barring holdups, but in the same breath he meant also a most startling scene which revealed itself as he turned the corner.
From The Missourian by Eugene P. (Eugene Percy) Lyle
