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as in turned back
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as in put off
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for held off
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The towns’ zoning boards turned back the various proposals, and state courts will now have to determine if their reasons were solid enough to satisfy the 8-30g standards.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
11 Jan. 2026 -
Stellantis’ forays into EVs on this side of the pond have clearly not gone well, and with federal incentives and emissions targets being axed, the company has turned back hard into stuffing as many Hemis into vehicles that will fit them.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
7 Jan. 2026
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Hospital officials said no one should delay treatment or put off appointments, but patients should be alert for any direct updates from their health care providers.—
Christina Fan,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Customers are also putting off purchases due to the back and forth on tariff levels.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Disappointed sellers turned away, hearts and minds still in hand.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Jan. 2026
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The vessel refused to be boarded, turned away, and fled.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
7 Jan. 2026
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Three bargaining units, representing probation officers, marshals and other Judicial Branch staff, broke off talks with Lamont about compensation in early July.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
13 Jan. 2026
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However, shortly before reuniting at David's wedding, Poppy learns — via Alex's brother — that Alex and Sarah broke off their engagement, but doesn't know why.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Other districts have considered offering virtual options This fall, Chicago school board members called for a remote option during a federal intervention there, but Chicago Public Schools has resisted offering it.—
Rebecca Santana,
Fortune,
10 Jan. 2026
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Tompkins, who for years resisted calls to step down, faced no shortage of accusations during his time in public office.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Eleshewich deferred comment to Bergen County prosecutors, who declined an interview request from Fox News Digital.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Golding deferred attention from the controversial final play in his postgame press conference.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Jan. 2026
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In the December meeting, five residents opposed the censure and one was for it.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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Most of Eatonville’s town council has opposed the deal since it was introduced.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2026
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John Mulaney has postponed three upcoming shows in Minneapolis following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.—
Amy McCarthy,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Thursday night's Bulls game against the Miami Heat at the United Center was postponed due to condensation on the court.—
Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Held off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/held%20off. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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