deferring
Example Sentences
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Yes, some of the gains are due to inflation, but the owner also benefits from deferring the tax until the asset is sold.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
But a spoof is under no obligation to turn that one joke into a full narrative as it does by deferring to a younger cast, and only checking in with the franchise’s original players occasionally.
From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026
Boeing declined to comment on the Safety Matters report, deferring to the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau.
From Barron's ● Jun. 8, 2026
Motions to dismiss charges in the case paint some of the officers as rookies deferring to their superiors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 7, 2026
“Good morning, Auntie,” she said, deferring to the respectful greeting for an elder.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
