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

Actor Mickey Rourke has broken his silence on the alleged “unacceptable” living conditions that prompted him to withhold over $59,000 in rent after he defaulted in his eviction case.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 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 letter noted that agencies can’t withhold records from federal criminal investigators the way people sometimes can.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

She gave an exact summary, but even if she had wanted, she would not have been able to withhold her sarcasm.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan