withholding

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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

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

One executive talked about the company’s “moat around the castle,” while another referenced a “velvet hammer,” or practice of withholding concerts from venues that didn’t work with it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

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

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple