withholding

Example Sentences

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Now major donors reportedly are withholding contributions as party leaders across the spectrum demand Mr. Martin’s head on a platter.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

In 2019, a judge ordered Rivera Ortega's removal from the US to El Salvador, but in the same court order, granted her a protection known as withholding of removal under the convention against torture.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The news release didn’t state the condition of the injured people and said it was withholding the identities of the deceased individuals, pending notification of their families.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

ProPublica is withholding her last name because she fears being deported.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

But Southam wasn’t their doctor, and he wasn’t withholding upsetting health information.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot