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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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Sunset and the other arteries became metal chokepoints; engines were rerouted or turned back.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026 -
But now the cameras have been turned back on them.—
Craig Spencer,
STAT,
13 May 2026
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Leadership over the years have put off the messy task of winding the radio business down due to its iconic status at the company.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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That sports car was pitched as a more accessible model for those put off by the Viper’s $70,000 price tag, but never went into production.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
22 May 2026
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While the Royals were turned away a second time, the Red Sox capitalized in the top of the sixth.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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Ensuring no one is turned away, making a difference in our community.—
Megan Shinn,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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Two of Rubén’s older sons, who married Russian acrobats during international stints, broke off and founded their own troupe as Circus Caballero.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Pike was in a relationship with Joe Wright, her Pride & Prejudice director, but the couple broke off their engagement in 2008.—
John Russell,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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But Beijing, trying to cultivate local suppliers, has resisted that initiative.—
Ian King,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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In the 20th century, many farmers began crossing tomato varieties to create hybrids that looked uniform, resisted disease, and could withstand long-haul shipping to retailers miles away.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 May 2026
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Iran calls the draft a first-step agreement covering an end to fighting on all fronts, while nuclear issues are deferred for later talks.—
Munir Ahmed,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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The German restaurant and beerhouse had its proposal to host public soccer viewing events in the plaza directly in front of the business deferred twice by the city.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
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The passage of that TIF district was controversial and was opposed by current Mayor John Laesch, who was an alderman at-large on the Aurora City Council at the time.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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As of this writing, more than 20 municipalities and half a dozen counties have opposed the new state flag.—
Jeremy Fugleberg,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2026
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Alabama Republicans postponed four House primaries after the Supreme Court curtailed the Voting Rights Act, and now intend to run the November elections on a friendlier map.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
19 May 2026
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The Frost actually got an extra day off for Game 5, which was postponed a day because multiple players on the Victoire battled an undisclosed illness.—
Theodore Tollefson,
Twin Cities,
17 May 2026
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“Held off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/held%20off. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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