never put off until tomorrow what you can do today put off your coat and stay awhile
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For example, a commuter who is reliant on their vehicle to get to work cannot put off repairs that keep their vehicle running.—Faisal Kutty, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025 Don't give in to distractions like checking your phone in meetings, leaving tasks incomplete or putting off difficult conversations.—Veronica Angela, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025 Canadians put off by Trump’s bluster and border arrests are booking far fewer U.S. visits.—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025 Original price: $110 Versace Bright Crystal Eau De Toilette Spray is the perfect spring fragrance that puts off distinctly feminine notes of peony, lotus and magnolia.—Nora Colomer
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