deferred
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Singh also noted that Oracle’s growth in deferred revenue, or money the company receives in advance of delivering on services, outpaced growth in reported revenue in the cloud applications segment for two consecutive quarters.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 4, 2026
However, the closure has been deferred until the remaining residents have been relocated and arrangements for independent living have been completed.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
The Treasury is likely to receive tens of billions in capital-gains payments that were deferred for years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
But after years of deferred admission, can a new generation of students at Hillman College score high at delivering a compelling, modern take of the groundbreaking sitcom “A Different World”?
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
After graduation, John enrolled in college, which deferred his military service.
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
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