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withhold

[with-hohld, with-] / wɪθˈhoʊld, wɪð- /


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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Tuesday that his agency will withhold $867.5 million in Medicaid payments to California over concerns about fraud.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

Leon Cannizzaro, the New Orleans district attorney at the time, objected, telling the court that his office did not purposefully withhold any evidence.

From Salon Aug. 10, 2026

But in this case authorities cited the age of the boys as they urged people to withhold their comments and scrubbed social media posts about the incident.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

It is a request for faith that Buchanan and Tullock’s public-choice theory gives us every reason to withhold.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

I give to some only so I can withhold from others.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris

To satisfy the taxes, Nvidia withholds a certain number of shares from the employee.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 4, 2026

Someone who withholds too much compared with their tax liability will end up with a refund.

From MarketWatch Nov. 21, 2025

Someone who withholds too little will have to pay the remainder of their tax bill — possibly also penalties and interest if they withheld far too little.

From MarketWatch Nov. 21, 2025

"I thought about resigning. But I need this money," said 48-year-old bus driver David, who withholds his surname for fear of reprisal.

From Barron's Oct. 24, 2025

Who aye withholds the claps and cheers That others give?

From Punch 1893.07.29 by Various

David Hamilton said the board had only partially complied with the request and had "incorrectly withheld" some details, which he has ordered to be released.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

It ruled that the district attorney withheld crucial evidence when offering the plea deal and threw it out along with Brooks’ conviction.

From Salon Aug. 10, 2026

In May it withheld $1.3 billion from California on the same grounds.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

Just under half of the funds withheld from California were in connection with in-home health services.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

A little knowledge withheld is a great advantage one should store for future use.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan

He added that the health board had taken "a 'one-size-fits-all' approach when withholding information, failing to carefully consider the case for and against disclosure".

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

He registered for Connecticut tax withholding for his nurses, according to court records.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 8, 2026

Another reason she might be withholding guidance is that she possesses some narcissistic tendencies, Smith says.

From MarketWatch Jul. 31, 2026

In 2023 she said she fought five times to pay for her divorce, while the following year she accused former coach Gilliard Parana of withholding money from her.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

"The accused has not cooperated in the ongoing investigation of others involved with this international operation. It is our belief that he is withholding information, and our office is in favor of incarceration."

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos




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