put off

Example Sentences

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When Kant first realized the importance of naming a power of attorney, she didn’t know whom to choose at the time, and put off the decision.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Big picture: Rekindled inflation has put more stress on households and forced the Federal Reserve to put off further interest-rate reductions.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

And some consumers are put off by the price—at least $255 for a product that they imagine costs a fraction of that to make.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Leadership over the years have put off the messy task of winding the radio business down due to its iconic status at the company.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Yes, I daresay the bloke might be a bit put off by you running away in terror and all....No, definitely don’t go back and apologize...”

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston