withhold
verb (used with object)
to hold back; restrain or check.
were withholding
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past progressiveof withhold.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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The very act of questioning whether the authorities were withholding information from the public was also criticised on the grounds that it had stoked the flames of disorder.
From BBC ● Feb. 24, 2025
Police did not identify what types of remains were found Tuesday and said they were withholding the names of the victims while their families were notified.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 5, 2024
Chevron said unions continued to introduce new matters into the dispute and were withholding agreement on other issues pending member votes.
From Reuters ● Oct. 16, 2023
Acosta said police were withholding his name until next of kin could be notified.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2023
There were, to be sure, some who, while admitting she was pleasing enough, were withholding judgment as to her quality as a queen.
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
