as in postponements
the act of delaying or deferring something
a tax deferral
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Recent Examples of deferrals
The contract includes deferrals and an opt-out after the second year.
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Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The governor’s office said National Grid, Eversource, Berkshire Gas and Unitil have all agreed to waive all interest charges related to the rate deferrals — following the push from Healey.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
However, those reductions are deferrals for February and March.
—Penny Kmitt, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Appeal to Washington Colina’s letter asks Rubio to promote an immediate moratorium on deportations to third countries for Venezuelans with CAT deferrals, particularly former military officers, and to urgently review Varela’s detention, including possible release under supervision or bond.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2026
The $60-million annual value attached to Tucker’s contract would be the second highest in Major League Baseball, if not accounting for deferrals such as Shohei Ohtani’s record-setting contract two seasons ago.
—Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Closer Edwin Diaz spurned the Mets for the Dodgers a month ago, signing for $69 million over three years with deferrals.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2026
According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the deal has no deferrals, a signing bonus and a no-trade clause.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
Since the Impoundment Control Act took effect, presidents have requested roughly $92 billion in spending rollbacks; only about $25 billion in deferrals or recessions have been approved.
—Robert Schmad, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Mar. 2025
Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The governor’s office said National Grid, Eversource, Berkshire Gas and Unitil have all agreed to waive all interest charges related to the rate deferrals — following the push from Healey.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
However, those reductions are deferrals for February and March.
—Penny Kmitt, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Appeal to Washington Colina’s letter asks Rubio to promote an immediate moratorium on deportations to third countries for Venezuelans with CAT deferrals, particularly former military officers, and to urgently review Varela’s detention, including possible release under supervision or bond.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2026
The $60-million annual value attached to Tucker’s contract would be the second highest in Major League Baseball, if not accounting for deferrals such as Shohei Ohtani’s record-setting contract two seasons ago.
—Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Closer Edwin Diaz spurned the Mets for the Dodgers a month ago, signing for $69 million over three years with deferrals.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2026
According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the deal has no deferrals, a signing bonus and a no-trade clause.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
Since the Impoundment Control Act took effect, presidents have requested roughly $92 billion in spending rollbacks; only about $25 billion in deferrals or recessions have been approved.
—Robert Schmad, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Mar. 2025
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“Deferrals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deferrals. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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