deferred

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And if you roll over one of these ETFs after the 12-month period, any taxable capital gains can be deferred until you decide to sell.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

The county's medical examiner said the body was "severely decomposed" and deferred on making a ruling on how she died pending the death investigation.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

By comparison, $125 million was “a bargain for the county,” said Govan, “Because they had the liability of ownership of those buildings and the deferred maintenance was extraordinary.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Given Arista’s deferred revenue balance of $5.4 billion, the XPO strategy, and expected new large customer wins, revenue growth can exceed guidance for 25% in 2026 and 20% in 2027, the analyst says.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Tom deferred that much to the sensibilities of those East Eggers who might be on the train.

From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald