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defer

[dih-fur] / dɪˈfɜr /




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Those workers will focus on repairing broken lights, hardening lights to prevent copper wire theft and clearing the backlog of deferred cases.

From Los Angeles Times

As NetEase’s deferred revenue is amortized over the estimated average playing period, a longer recognition cycle indicates users are spending more time in NetEase’s newer titles, showing stronger engagement and retention, Su says.

From The Wall Street Journal

“A significant product deferred balance is providing visibility and confidence in AI demand trends, while pressure from rising supply costs seems largely manageable in the near term.”

From Barron's

“They have deferred a ton of that money down the road, so the economics are not as they might appear in the moment. It’s a very, very significant investment. He’s obviously earned his money.”

From Los Angeles Times

"Our coaches will defer to the statement that was put out," Stefanski said, referring to a Falcons statement saying the team was "aware" of the incident and gathering more information.

From Barron's