withhold

Example Sentences

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Thurmond said he would withhold tax credits, subsidies and benefits from non-cooperative insurers, although moderators and other candidates raised questions about the legality of this strategy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

The prospect of a brief cease-fire comes as Russia is planning to scale back an annual May 9 Victory Day parade—and withhold the traditional display of military hardware.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

With Ned still resisting a succession plan, Abby signaled she would withhold her votes for the re-election of directors at a board meeting on April 27, 2005.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

However, the Guardian reported that senior government officials have been considering whether to withhold documents from Parliament revealing Lord Mandelson was not given vetting approval from security officials.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

I told them that they had no right to withhold permission, and the fact that they did only confirmed my suspicions.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela