deferred

Example Sentences

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Niki’s musical genius is frequently alluded to, dreams deferred by his hearing disorder, and Woodall physically communicates that repressed frustration.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Many projects, like the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial and African American history museum, began as the deferred dreams of ordinary citizens.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

Interest began to accrue this loan as soon as it was sent to your stepdaughter’s school, and it will continue to grow whether she’s in school, has deferred or dropped out.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Jacob Johnson is on three wait lists, including his top choice, the University of Texas at Austin, where he applied early, was deferred and then was wait-listed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Her cousin’s removal left Briony center stage—there was no sign yet of Robbie—and the way she was listened to, deferred to and gently prompted seemed at one with her new maturity.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan