held-back

There were speeches, but not from Joe Sutter, who held back from the limelight.

In 1985, you emerged as the stronger rider, but were held back to let Hinault win.

He had on tan pants and a white T-shirt, had a goatee, and his overgrown hair was held back to one side with a barrette.

Across the world, women are held back from science careers by unsupportive teachers and restrictive biases.

As a result Hitler insisted that two key armored divisions were held back in the Calais area.

In former years, Korea had paid an annual tribute or tax to China, but for some time it had been held back by this king.

At Leipzig he held back so long that the French army very nearly escaped.

He did not tell the name of his friend, who, as if loath to cross the plank, held back for a few more words.

When the rear came up, two archers appeared in view, immediately suggesting the nearness of an enemy; and Bruce held back his men.

He had thought that he was being educated, when in reality he was being held back and fenced off from truth.