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to assign to a later time
we agreed to defer a discussion of the issue until we had more information
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Recent Examples of deferred
ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Moreno had asked the court to grant her deferred adjudication.
—Gabriella Ybarra, San Antonio Express-News, 7 Apr. 2026
Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
The remaining 80% was deferred into a growing balance.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 15 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
An attorney for McCray, Ron Kuby, deferred comment to a collective of activists supporting McCray.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Moreno had asked the court to grant her deferred adjudication.
—Gabriella Ybarra, San Antonio Express-News, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
Murgo deferred any further comment to the Office of the Inspector General.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
The remaining 80% was deferred into a growing balance.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deferred
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Republicans narrowly control Congress and the agenda, but with the challenge of locking down enough of their own members after a delayed vote, Democratic votes will likely come into play — and the rare opportunity for leverage as the minority party.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2026
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Greece’s farming sector faces mounting strain, with weeks of protests triggered by delayed subsidy payments tied to the investigation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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When shots were fired, hundreds of attendees ducked under tables or took cover inside the ballroom before being evacuated, and the event was subsequently postponed.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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OpenAI is similarly seeking to go public as soon as this year, but that goal could be postponed depending on the trial’s outcome.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Apr. 2026
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At its center is Nathalie, who fights for the release of her sister Aline, held in prolonged pretrial detention – a widespread practice in Haiti.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2026
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Last year, Mali's capital endured a prolonged fuel blockade following attacks by the same militant groups on key supply routes.—
Jewel Bright,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Deferred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deferred. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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