withhold

Example Sentences

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The name of the victim is being withheld until her next of kin has been informed.

From BBC

He withholds his approval to keep the paler, smaller man anxious.

From Los Angeles Times

In addition, the Social Security Administration withholds a portion of benefits for individuals whose income is higher than certain thresholds before their full retirement age.

From MarketWatch

The states alleged in their lawsuit, filed in New York’s southern district, that the federal government was illegally withholding billions in funds already committed to the project.

From The Wall Street Journal

A Senate panel grilled UBS officials Tuesday over withholding documents sought in a probe of Holocaust-era assets stolen by Nazis and held at Credit Suisse.

From Barron's