deferred
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In the past, the court has often deferred to prison officials on their handling and treatment of inmates.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026
Many senior staff receive roughly half of their annual compensation in deferred stock.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026
A deferred payment obligation doesn’t automatically shield the proceeds from marital claims, and the note itself may be treated as an asset in a divorce.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026
“We believe a swifter, clearer path to enter negotiations for a deferred prosecution agreement is in the best interests of everyone and so we’ve taken this feedback on board,” said Wagstaff.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 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
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