withholding

Example Sentences

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“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

Their weekly take-home pay with typical withholding is going to be around $350, and that’s without considering that they might have a healthcare contribution or other deductions taken out of the pay.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

But they angered him by withholding a final payment, instructing him to first complete his shoddy work to a higher standard.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Act soon to maximize benefits or minimize hits from last year’s tax changes, especially for charitable deductions, 529 accounts and withholding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

Privately, the FBI agents wondered if Dasch was withholding information.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple