Example Sentences

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Now major donors reportedly are withholding contributions as party leaders across the spectrum demand Mr. Martin’s head on a platter.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

We are withholding her identity for her protection.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

State lawmakers are withholding $25 million in state funding until Drake delivers a report on those efforts by Oct.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 29, 2024

Although lawmakers who are withholding their support have said Jordan himself has been courteous and kind in conversations attempting to win them over, many have spoken out about the bullying tactics of his supporters.

From Reuters • Oct. 18, 2023

"Give me that twenty thousand dollars you justly owe me—twenty thousand dollars I have to my credit on your books, which you are withholding just because you have the power to withhold it."

From Cappy Ricks Or, the Subjugation of Matt Peasley by Kyne, Peter B. (Peter Bernard)