withhold

Example Sentences

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Thurmond said he would withhold tax credits, subsidies and benefits from non-cooperative insurers, although moderators and other candidates raised questions about the legality of this strategy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

The Justice Department’s inspector general has begun examining the government’s handling of the Epstein files, reviewing in part how officials decided to redact names and withhold materials from public release.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

"A deliberate decision was taken to withhold that material from me," he told MPs.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

However, the Guardian reported that senior government officials have been considering whether to withhold documents from Parliament revealing Lord Mandelson was not given vetting approval from security officials.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

But Kathy’s heart was soft, her resolve to withhold payment even an hour weakened in the presence of these workers soaked with sweat, knuckles bleeding, forearms yellow with sawdust.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers