deferred
Example Sentences
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Switzerland's system of direct democracy means major political decisions are often deferred to the voters through referenda.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
An autopsy was performed Monday, but the cause and manner of death have been deferred, “which means additional testing and/or studies were requested in order to make a determination.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
A poorly funded HOA can leave homeowners facing higher dues, special assessments, deferred maintenance and, in the most extreme cases, difficulty obtaining financing when they want to sell.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
Just like during the 2008-2009 recession, when oil prices hit their all-time high, deferred maintenance from the retailers’ financially pinched lower-income clientele hurts sales at first.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
She deferred to her husband, and he was unbending.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
