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withheld

ADJECTIVE
concealed
Synonyms


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The Rolling Stones’ song “Claudine” was withheld from their 1978 album, “Some Girls,” because of legal considerations but was featured on the 2011 reissue of the album.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

WSJ: A lack of inventory had been a big problem before the company filed for bankruptcy as nervous suppliers withheld shipments.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Anthropic has withheld the powerful Mythos model from public release citing potential cybersecurity risks and concerns it could be exploited by hackers.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Many workers at this income level don’t even have taxes withheld because they are trying to maximize the cash available to them.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

But Berg insisted: Perhaps I should describe further to you my ideas on this article, especially in view of your statement that the name of the patient must be withheld....

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot




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