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
It also helps Stanmore avoid up to US$60 million in deferred and contingent acquisition payments that would be owing once the Isaac Downs Extension is developed, the broker says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● 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
People also could sell underwater Opportunity Zone investments to lock in capital losses that offset deferred gains, but that has a downside.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
Even the old ones listened to her opinions, deferred to her.
From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry
