deferred
Example Sentences
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That is much faster than what’s typical for deferred deals, he adds, and he expects 80% of those deals will close within six months.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
"Net bookings", the company's preferred revenue yardstick which excludes some deferred sales, was down slightly less in April-June, falling nine percent to 256 million euros.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Lord Scott continued his remand in custody as sentencing was deferred for reports.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
If an agreement as superficial as the memorandum of understanding — which deferred thornier issues for late negotiations — was derailed, then there’s little option other than repeated cycles of violence.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 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
