withholding

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The default withholding rate of 22% might not cover tax liabilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

"It does not meet my standards, and it won't meet your standards," Martin said, adding that withholding the report had created "an even bigger distraction."

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

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

The news release didn’t state the condition of the injured people and said it was withholding the identities of the deceased individuals, pending notification of their families.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

The first article accuses Abnegation of withholding luxuries like cars and fresh fruit from the other factions in order to force their belief in self-denial on everyone else.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth