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as in to put off
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Recent Examples of hold off
The team managed to hold off a late surge.
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Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday afternoon said Israel would hold off on further strikes against Iran, provided the fire is contained on both sides.
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Callum Sutherland,
Time,
9 June 2026
Axios, citing two Israeli officials, said Israel was preparing for the biggest wave of strikes on Iran since April before Netanyahu agreed to hold off.
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Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Jaye wanted to hold off on pushing out expensive ads until ballots landed in mailboxes and voters were paying more attention.
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Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
7 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for hold off
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday afternoon said Israel would hold off on further strikes against Iran, provided the fire is contained on both sides.
—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
9 June 2026
Axios, citing two Israeli officials, said Israel was preparing for the biggest wave of strikes on Iran since April before Netanyahu agreed to hold off.
—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Jaye wanted to hold off on pushing out expensive ads until ballots landed in mailboxes and voters were paying more attention.
—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
7 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for hold off
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold off
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The Ground Above, her follow-up to 2022’s Weather Alive, resists the tacit assumption that an artist’s catalogue should walk a straight line.
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Ask for the dressing on the side, or resist ordering the extra ranch dip or heavily marinated meat.
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She's seen these parents put off their own health, including necessary surgeries.
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Earlier, the White House blamed logistical issues when Vance put off his trip.
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Beyond markets, investors are also watching geopolitical risks, with attention turning back to the Middle East.
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That’s why the oil market won’t instantly turn back on like a light switch even as the Strait of Hormuz has reopened.
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In the end, lawmakers voted to table it, along party lines.
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Joining Hayes in voting to table the budget and salary ordinances were Guzman, Turner, and Ald.
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Hanging Lake Trail in Glenwood Canyon CBS The project, led by a partnership of federal, state and local organizations, was designed to create a trail capable of withstanding future disasters while preserving the experience that has made Hanging Lake one of Colorado's most popular destinations.
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Engineers will focus on verifying how the system’s materials withstand high thermal stress and radiation over time.
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The fuselage came to rest across a concrete barrier, while its tail broke off and fell to a lower section of roadway.
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Work is continuing to try to stabilize the Pacifica Municipal Pier, which began cracking at its base on June 4 and is now in danger of breaking off and falling into the water.
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The 20-second clip concluded with Lacob turning away from Dunleavy and throwing up his arms in apparent exasperation.
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In the fifth minute of extra time Messi got deep into the box and his first shot was initially turned away by an Austrian defender.
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Be aware that many tax strategies merely defer taxes, rather than avoiding them entirely.
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For consumers and logistics fleets who deferred major purchases out of fear that gas and diesel prices would remain permanently elevated, this stabilization acts as a powerful green light.
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“Hold off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold%20off. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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