holdup

Example Sentences

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He used that data to locate Okello Chatrie, then obtained a search warrant of his home where the cash and the holdup notes were found.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 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

One holdup, charging company executives say, is the cars themselves.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 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

If a visitor was still waiting after an hour— this was common—we would call the blocks to learn the reason for the holdup.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover