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Recent Examples of deferment
This can be critical for borrowers, especially when they are put into a deferment or forbearance involuntarily.
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Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Starting July 1, 2026, the new law eliminates deferment provisions for borrowers facing economic hardship.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 11 July 2025
There would be fewer opportunities for deferments or forbearance and new limits on lending for part-time students.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 3 July 2025
The reconciliation bill revamps the types of student loan repayment plans available to borrowers; how much students will be able borrow from the federal government; and how student loan deferment works.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 1 July 2025
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Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Starting July 1, 2026, the new law eliminates deferment provisions for borrowers facing economic hardship.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 11 July 2025
There would be fewer opportunities for deferments or forbearance and new limits on lending for part-time students.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 3 July 2025
The reconciliation bill revamps the types of student loan repayment plans available to borrowers; how much students will be able borrow from the federal government; and how student loan deferment works.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deferment
Noun
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained him in Indianapolis during a routine check-in required after obtaining a temporary deferral of deportation.—
Lluvia Gaucin,
IndyStar,
26 Aug. 2025
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That catch-up limit is $11,250 for workers aged 60 to 63 in 2025, which brings the max deferral cap to $34,750 for these investors.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The cancellation of Electric Vehicle incentives along with rolling tariffs have caused the postponement or termination of multiple new vehicle programs.—
Steve Tengler,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The postponement by the California Energy Commission until 2030 comes after two oil refineries accounting for roughly 18% of the state’s refining capacity announced their plans to close in the coming months.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
30 Aug. 2025
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Colleyville Heritage defeated Richland 30-21 in a game halted early in the third quarter after a second lightning delay Friday at Mustang-Panther Stadium.—
Jordan Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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Fans booed the delay from the stands at the Johan Cruyff Stadium.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Deferment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deferment. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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