deferred
Example Sentences
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"Rather, his continued status is merely a temporary arrangement, with the Credentials Committee's decision deferred annually."
From Barron's ● Sep. 13, 2026
And some state prisons have astronomical deferred maintenance bills.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
It also helps Stanmore avoid up to US$60 million in deferred and contingent acquisition payments that would be owing once the Isaac Downs Extension is developed, the broker says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Singh also noted that Oracle’s growth in deferred revenue, or money the company receives in advance of delivering on services, outpaced growth in reported revenue in the cloud applications segment for two consecutive quarters.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 4, 2026
The chief ambassador proclaimed loudly that by his wise diplomacy, Prince Fortinbras’s challenge to Denmark had been deferred.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
