withhold

Example Sentences

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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

As part of the contracts, the agency could withhold a portion of payment to servicers if they didn’t meet the standards.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 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

Executive privilege is the president’s power to withhold sensitive information and private discussions from Congress and the judicial branch to guarantee frank conversations with other executive branch officials.

From Salon • Mar. 5, 2026

The weird thing is that when I withhold them, when I don’t let Vanessa say them out loud, I don’t sense relief from any of the people around me.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan