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as in to put off
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Recent Examples of hold off
Now that the news is out, Cardi B is opening up about her decision to hold off on the baby announcement.
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Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Denver’s zoo will hold off on a pilot program that would have reopened a long-dormant second entrance on the west side of the property inside City Park.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
Global sent a letter to MassDOT late last week urging them to hold off on finalizing the contract over what was apparently shown in the texts.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
The San Francisco 49ers were without Brock Purdy and George Kittle on Sunday, and managed to hold off the New Orleans Saints.
—Mike Straw, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Denver’s zoo will hold off on a pilot program that would have reopened a long-dormant second entrance on the west side of the property inside City Park.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
Global sent a letter to MassDOT late last week urging them to hold off on finalizing the contract over what was apparently shown in the texts.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
The San Francisco 49ers were without Brock Purdy and George Kittle on Sunday, and managed to hold off the New Orleans Saints.
—Mike Straw, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold off
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Criminal court records reviewed by PEOPLE show the 35-year-old faces charges of public intoxication, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and a false report.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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But previous presidents have resisted the temptation to exploit them, and the law has served as a powerful norm notwithstanding its weaknesses.—
Elizabeth Goitein,
Time,
27 Sep. 2025
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Dennis-Sutton, like Allar and about a half dozen of their talented teammates, decided to put off the NFL to return to Happy Valley this season to chase championships and finally help relieve Franklin of his big-game burden.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Students from the kingdom are increasingly turning away from US universities in particular, put off by a mix of hostile immigration policies, concerns over gun violence, and the kingdom’s own push to grow its domestic education sector.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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While not touted as an anti-aging serum, the cream’s ability to plump up tired-appearing skin can help turn back the clock.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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But is there a way to turn back?—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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The committee debated whether doctors should wait a month before giving a dose—even though some women aren’t screened for the virus during pregnancy and the virus can be transmitted by other caregivers—but ultimately decided to table the issue.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
24 Sep. 2025
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The group had weighed whether to delay the use of the hepatitis B vaccine at birth until infants were at least 1 month old but ultimately voted to table the decision.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
22 Sep. 2025
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East Oak Patio Heater With Round Table Design Constructed with corrosion-resistant 304 stainless steel, the East Oak Patio Heater is made to withstand regular use outside.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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Oregon withstood Penn State’s rally to win in double overtime, 30-24.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As this happens, colder arctic air can break off and migrate south, causing freezing conditions.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
25 Sep. 2025
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Then break off the ends that hang out.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
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Students from the kingdom are increasingly turning away from US universities in particular, put off by a mix of hostile immigration policies, concerns over gun violence, and the kingdom’s own push to grow its domestic education sector.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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There was Skubal, the best pitcher in the American League, inexplicably trying to flip the ball between his legs, back turned away from first.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Due to financial concerns, Supervisor Phil Serna led a motion to defer the discussion until after the 2025-2026 county budget passed.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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In fact, while European drug regulators strongly encourage companies to disclose clinical trial data early in the process, firms can defer the release of study data for up to seven years after trial completion or until the drug goes on the market – whichever occurs first.—
Lucy Xiaolu Wang,
The Conversation,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Hold off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold%20off. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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