deferred

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Given Arista’s deferred revenue balance of $5.4 billion, the XPO strategy, and expected new large customer wins, revenue growth can exceed guidance for 25% in 2026 and 20% in 2027, the analyst says.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

They purchased the home for $765,000, and there wasn’t significant deferred maintenance when they moved in, though they figured they would have to buy new windows eventually.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The estimate is based on personal income tax withholding trends and includes cash bonuses paid for work performed in 2025 and bonuses deferred from prior years that have been cashed in.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

Sentence on the 30-year-old was deferred and he was released on bail.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

But my dream had to be deferred, for I learned very quickly of the extensive plans that the ANC had for me, and none of them involved a relaxing journey to the Transkei.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela