deferred
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"These questions require answers now. They cannot be deferred until the next meeting of the Fifa Council - nor can future governance reforms substitute for scrutiny of decisions already taken and accountability for them."
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever tendered his resignation to King Philippe on Monday over deadlocked budget talks, but the monarch deferred his decision until after a new meeting Friday.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
By holding interest rates steady, the Fed has effectively deferred the debate on inflation rather than settled it, said Karen Manna, fixed income strategist at Federated Hermes, said in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
In the past, the court has often deferred to prison officials on their handling and treatment of inmates.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026
A serjeant, Tyrion knew, from the way the other two deferred to him.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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