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is withholding

  • present progressive
    of withhold (3rd person singular).
    withhold
    verb (used with object)
    to hold back; restrain or check.

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"The king is withholding his decision and will launch discussions tomorrow with the different party leaders of the governing coalition," said a royal statement, adding that De Wever would be received again on Friday.

From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026

Centcom is withholding additional information, including the identities of the missing and fallen servicemembers, out of respect for the families during the notification process, the command said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026

ProPublica is withholding her last name because she fears being deported.

From Salon ● May 2, 2026

Paula, a 40-year-old Los Angeles-area immigrant from Mexico, whose full name The Times is withholding because she fears retribution, applied for asylum in 2021 and her case is now on appeal.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2025

"The accused has not cooperated in the ongoing investigation of others involved with this international operation. It is our belief that he is withholding information, and our office is in favor of incarceration."

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos