withheld

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Goldman withheld his endorsement last year; he had concerns about Mamdani’s stated commitment to fighting antisemitism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

They become permissions granted or withheld based on the whim of those who interpret and adjudicate our laws.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

The government had been found to have "incorrectly withheld" the information on cost grounds.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

A cooperating witness — whose name was withheld in court filings — testified that members from multiple cliques gathered in a parking area before walking up a dirt path in the dark.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

If the entire school does poorly, federal funding can be withheld; if the school is put on probation, the teacher stands to be fired.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt