withhold

Example Sentences

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Granado-Gomez, a 25-year-old cook in Phoenix, checked “exempt” on the tax form that tells his employer whether to withhold money from his paycheck for federal income taxes.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Mazzara’s comment in the email thread with other Homeland Security attorneys was given to American Oversight with a watermark showing the agency had intended to withhold it.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

The states allege the company has threatened big venues that don’t use Ticketmaster by saying it would withhold concerts from them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

"There is a proposal on the table, and if that's not done, residents withhold your council tax because you're not getting the service."

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

Those who swelled their little unarmed strength into the reckoning one of leagues, clubs, societies, sisterhoods designed to hold or withhold, move or stay put, make a way, solicit, comfort and ease.

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison