deferring
Example Sentences
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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
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
From what I understand, a distribution is mandatory; deferring receipt does not exempt one from the requirement.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 23, 2026
Afterward people kept trying to get Knight and Keller to brag on their goals, but they kept deferring to teammates, to all the talent, to their goalie, Aerin Frankel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 20, 2026
“Ah don’t wanna break in ’n’ meddle where Ah ain’ got no bis- ness, suh,” the preacher said in a tone that was militant, but deferring.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
