withhold

Example Sentences

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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.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

A number of them withheld shipments or demanded cash in advance.

From The Wall Street Journal