deferring
Example Sentences
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The Medical Examiner hasn’t yet released a cause or manner of death for Hoyos-Munoz, writing that it was deferring its decision for now.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
Yes, some of the gains are due to inflation, but the owner also benefits from deferring the tax until the asset is sold.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
But a spoof is under no obligation to turn that one joke into a full narrative as it does by deferring to a younger cast, and only checking in with the franchise’s original players occasionally.
From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026
Boeing declined to comment on the Safety Matters report, deferring to the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau.
From Barron's ● Jun. 8, 2026
Once she starts deferring to me, I’ll know that I’ve slipped into the virtual driver’s seat, regardless of who’s actually driving.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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