deferring

Example Sentences

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Cheniere Energy, another gas exporter, has said it is considering deferring maintenance at some of its units to produce more supplies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Motions to dismiss charges in the case paint some of the officers as rookies deferring to their superiors.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

If it distributes the asset, beneficiaries can wait to sell it, deferring any tax bills.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

"I couldn't cope and ended up deferring for a year. It was just too much, too soon. But I had that awareness to know."

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

The fact that he’s deferring to me makes me feel better about it.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman