withhold
Example Sentences
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Police leaders were found to have spread false narratives about the disaster, blaming Liverpool fans, and withheld evidence of their own failings.
From BBC
Last November Hamilton ruled that the government wrongly withheld information relating to the ongoing investigation.
From BBC
That same year the company agreed to pay $48 million to settle allegations of unfair eviction practices and withheld security deposits.
From Los Angeles Times
In addition, the government can withhold money from borrowers’ tax refunds and other federal benefits.
While the penalty is waived for such former workers, the normal taxes must still be paid and there will be mandatory federal tax withholding of 20% on any distributions made.
From MarketWatch
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