deferring

Example Sentences

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Motions to dismiss charges in the case paint some of the officers as rookies deferring to their superiors.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

A higher proportion of school leavers are taking a break before higher education than 10 years ago, with 6.4% deferring their university places in 2025, compared with 5.4% in 2016, according to UCAS.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

They are deferring auto repairs and preventative healthcare procedures.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

“Those who have been deferring taking RMDs from inherited IRAs are being forced to take them this year, leaving very little room in some situations for conversions,” said Keil.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 11, 2025

Wishes he could simply get into another cab, and ride along another highway, deferring the moment he must face them.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri