deferment

Example Sentences

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He spent 15 years in and out of forbearance, deferment and repayment on his federal loans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 1, 2025

Be realistic about what your terms are — and make sure you understand conditions for repayment, deferment and forgiveness.

From Salon • Sep. 22, 2024

In 1968, at age 22, he got a medical deferment for having bone spurs in his heels.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2024

Lvova-Belova in her Friday statement said that Yermokhin was only being summoned for record-keeping purposes and rejected claims that the teenager could be conscripted, saying that as a college student, he had a deferment.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 10, 2023

“You know how many guys would love to have a student deferment? And you’re just throwing it away.”

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English