deferring
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They were also planning to cut expenses while deferring capital projects.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
Whenever “Primetime” comes close to a deeper truth, the film backs off entirely, deferring to Pattinson to deliver the intended magnitude.
From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2026
The Medical Examiner hasn’t yet released a cause or manner of death for Hoyos-Munoz, writing that it was deferring its decision for now.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
Boeing declined to comment on the Safety Matters report, deferring to the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau.
From Barron's ● Jun. 8, 2026
The fact that he’s deferring to me makes me feel better about it.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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