deferred

Example Sentences

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O'Dwyer deferred to Lloyd as the company owner to decide the final route but raised valid concerns, such as the drop over the weir.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Niki’s musical genius is frequently alluded to, dreams deferred by his hearing disorder, and Woodall physically communicates that repressed frustration.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Many projects, like the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial and African American history museum, began as the deferred dreams of ordinary citizens.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

Students deferred from the early round get a definitive answer in the regular round—not a wait list, said Ashley Pallie, dean of admissions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

But my dream had to be deferred, for I learned very quickly of the extensive plans that the ANC had for me, and none of them involved a relaxing journey to the Transkei.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela