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to assign to a later time
we agreed to defer a discussion of the issue until we had more information
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Recent Examples of deferred
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
Questions about subsidizing parks and recreation programs with general fund dollars have emerged as the department, combined with facilities, faces deferred maintenance costs between $130 million and $170 million over the next decade.
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Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
The Los Angeles Host Committee deferred Fox News Digital to FIFA.
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Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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Adjective
Prosecutors could also try to negotiate a deal with the defendants that would resolve the case short of trial, such as a plea to lesser counts or deferred prosecution agreement.
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Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
Questions about subsidizing parks and recreation programs with general fund dollars have emerged as the department, combined with facilities, faces deferred maintenance costs between $130 million and $170 million over the next decade.
—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
Verb
And the council deferred a seemingly innocuous lease amendment for the Bank of America Stadium over concerns the agreement hadn’t considered community benefits.
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Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
The Los Angeles Host Committee deferred Fox News Digital to FIFA.
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Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deferred
Adjective
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The impact is already being felt across various regions, from a delayed start to the Indian monsoon to a temporary halt to Peru’s fishing season.
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That meant a delayed return to full activities.
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After strong pushback from the downtown community, San Jose City Council Tuesday postponed a decision on a proposal for parking rate hikes and extended enforcement hours until after its summer recess in August.
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Their sister postponed her wedding for about one year after the accident.
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Animal advocate Mike Wagner, a former board member of the nonprofit Kitten’s First and a shelter partner, criticized the department over its prolonged issues.
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One of the toughest positions for the team to fill has been catcher, with budding superstar Drake Baldwin and veteran Sean Murphy both going down with prolonged injuries this season.
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“Deferred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deferred. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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