withhold
Example Sentences
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Granado-Gomez, a 25-year-old cook in Phoenix, checked “exempt” on the tax form that tells his employer whether to withhold money from his paycheck for federal income taxes.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
The actor spoke about what it was like to step into the world of “Bridgerton,” her character’s storyline in Season 4 and the scene in which she had to withhold her emotions.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
She said most reputable publications have agreed to withhold the names of sex-trafficking victims, but some haven’t responded.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026
"There is a proposal on the table, and if that's not done, residents withhold your council tax because you're not getting the service."
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
She gave an exact summary, but even if she had wanted, she would not have been able to withhold her sarcasm.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
Vocabulary lists containing withhold
The Pearl
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"Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare, Act III
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