withhold

Example Sentences

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Granado-Gomez, a 25-year-old cook in Phoenix, checked “exempt” on the tax form that tells his employer whether to withhold money from his paycheck for federal income taxes.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

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

The federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently announced it would withhold $260 million in such funds from Minnesota, citing the alleged fraud.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

"There is a proposal on the table, and if that's not done, residents withhold your council tax because you're not getting the service."

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

Murray would not withhold royalties as his first publisher had, and he would not make Charles pay him to have his books published, as some other publishers did.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman