deferred
Example Sentences
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Sentence was deferred pending background reports on the two men, who are first offenders, until next month.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
He also receives deferred compensation he saved while working.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
Over the past decade, Oregon lawmakers doubled funding for the state’s affordable housing tax credit and started offering low-interest and deferred loans for construction.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
Boeing deferred questions about the timeframe to the Air Force but said it is an "honor to be entrusted" with the contract.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
Vain favour! coming, like most other favours long deferred and often wished for, too late!
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
