withhold

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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

As part of the contracts, the agency could withhold a portion of payment to servicers if they didn’t meet the standards.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

Executive privilege is the president’s power to withhold sensitive information and private discussions from Congress and the judicial branch to guarantee frank conversations with other executive branch officials.

From Salon • Mar. 5, 2026

It could withhold files if they are duplicates; fall under attorney-client privilege; could hurt a continuing investigation; or are completely unrelated to the Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell cases.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

In so doing, he did not withhold his shot, but he did waste it, thereby honoring his preduel pledge.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis