withheld

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The man is believed to be their father, and his identity is being withheld until his next of kin is notified, according to the captain.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

They become permissions granted or withheld based on the whim of those who interpret and adjudicate our laws.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

The government had been found to have "incorrectly withheld" the information on cost grounds.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

In addition, the board believed that Manifold shared privileged information with people unauthorized to have it and withheld information from the board, one of the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

As a result of immunity law, the Court held that a prosecutor cannot be held liable for misconduct in a criminal case, even if he intentionally and illegally withheld evidence of innocence.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson