as in kept (from)
to resist the temptation of
please see if you can withhold from criticizing every little thing she says
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avoided
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The only reason Cornyn avoided being trounced was money, money and more money.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026 -
Cold water, on the other hand, is said to dull this fire and slow digestion and should be avoided.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Withheld (from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withheld%20%28from%29. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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