The researchers examined the conscious attempt to withhold or conceal knowledge that was asked for by another member of the organization, and found that there was a «continuum of deception» among information withholders. (canadianbusiness.com)
«22 To the compulsive withholder Gregory retells the story of the barren fig tree: It did not harm anybody else, but it did in fact take up ground (Luke 13:7). (religion-online.org)
Despite his eager embrace of the world, therefore, Ivan wants to remain a solitary and transcendent judge over it, a godlike withholder no less than a gracious giver of praise. (firstthings.com)