withholding

Example Sentences

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The man had "withholding of removal", a legal protection that is weaker than asylum but in the past has superseded someone's deportation order, allowing them to live and work in the United States.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

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

“You would never think that America’s sweetheart would be so brilliant as this extremely chilly, withholding suburban housewife,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

To start with, my parents were complicated: strict, generous, punishing, expansive, withholding.

From "Confessions of a Murder Suspect" by James Patterson