withhold

Example Sentences

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Based on a preliminary report, she found in 2024 that the city had tampered with records, but she withheld a final ruling until the examination was complete.

From Los Angeles Times

It would be unethical to withhold access to the successful “treatment” from the failing cohort.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s worth checking to make sure your tax withholdings are appropriate.

From MarketWatch

Sometimes foreign companies will withhold local taxes from dividends before sending them to a U.S. payee.

From Barron's

"It seems the authorities never knew what was happening," he said, adding that many of the male passengers are unknown because their names were withheld.

From BBC