deferred
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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
Any aggressive policy-driven positioning in the currency market is likely to be deferred until next week, when policy meetings for both the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan are scheduled, she says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
A deferred payment obligation doesn’t automatically shield the proceeds from marital claims, and the note itself may be treated as an asset in a divorce.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026
Under the U.K. government’s proposal, the SFO would award whistleblowers who provide information that is “both significant and original” and that leads to a successful enforcement action against a company, including a deferred prosecution agreement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
Mr. Pontellier had selected the bridal gift, as everyone immediately connected with him always deferred to his taste in such matters.
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
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