deferred

Example Sentences

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Asked about the progress of talks with Tehran in general, he deferred to U.S. negotiators.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The tax due on deferred accounts will also affect your heirs.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

On the ground in Texas, doubts were often muted -- or deferred entirely to Trump himself.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

The work rules, which as I’ve reported do nothing to enhance employment, could be deferred for six years, preventing the loss of coverage for about 5.2 million Americans.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

At first, they tried to enlist Minerva, but she deferred to Manolo, who became our president.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez