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as in to put off
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Recent Examples of hold off
Indeed, Stilley produced familiar results, hitting a grand slam as Hanover Central held off Illiana Christian 6-5.
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Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
Nonetheless, the Dodgers still held off the Guardians (29-25) to clinch a series victory.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
The original album was initially slated for release last October, but was held off until May after Jonas wanted to add finishing touches.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2025
Chris Que, a regional director at a home appliances factory in the southern city of Guangzhou, says his company has held off selling to the U.S. market for now, due to concerns over volatility.
—Emily Feng, NPR, 27 May 2025
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Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
Nonetheless, the Dodgers still held off the Guardians (29-25) to clinch a series victory.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
The original album was initially slated for release last October, but was held off until May after Jonas wanted to add finishing touches.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2025
Chris Que, a regional director at a home appliances factory in the southern city of Guangzhou, says his company has held off selling to the U.S. market for now, due to concerns over volatility.
—Emily Feng, NPR, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold off
Verb
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This is especially true for decentralized finance (DeFi), which, by its nature, resists traditional regulatory models.—
Irina Heaver,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Serkis, of course, can’t resist playing a couple of parts himself and takes on the affable Rooster and Farmer Jones.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
9 June 2025
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Musk's leadership of DOGE and alignment with the Trump administration had put off some car buyers, with sales slumping in Europe, China and key U.S. markets like California.—
Chris Kirkham,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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In an era when Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) cast a long shadow, Simons’ hefty fee might put off suitors, despite his abundant talent.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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In a comedic twist, the Labrador retriever was filmed turning back to his owner during the drive, with a smug look on his face as if to boast about his comfortable spot.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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So to have a bit of a spotlight turned back on you, at this stage, is incredibly gratifying.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
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Still, the idea of France’s financial participation in a Cup race privately rankled some in the NASCAR garage before the deal was finalized, according to conversations with several high-ranking officials around the sport, and ultimately led France to table the idea.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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This offseason, the Packers — who were 0-2 against Philadelphia last season, including a playoff loss — initially proposed a ban on plays that would assist players directly at the snap, only for team owners to table a vote in April.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
21 May 2025
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It is crafted from 100 percent fir wood that’s durable enough to withstand everything from cat scratches to wind gusts.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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These flags are meticulously handcrafted in the USA using durable, high-quality materials to withstand harsh weather.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
7 June 2025
Verb
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The Cubs broke off to start Marquee in 2020, and the remaining teams went on to form CHSN.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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One year, the co-promoter of Hot Rabbit at the time broke off to start a rival party on the same night.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
3 June 2025
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The Panthers survived an Aleksander Barkov delay of game penalty and McDavid slaloming through tired penalty killers only to be turned away by Bobrovsky’s stomach snow angel.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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Most important related to the original question is that friends who are with friends who fall need to have their back — not ever turn away.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
6 June 2025
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Some lawmakers want to defer capital gains taxes for mutual fund investors The average 401(k) savings rate hit a record high.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
7 June 2025
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Ronaldo, 39, played for the Italian club between 2018 and 2021 with the back payment related to his agreement with Juventus to defer part of his wages during the Covid pandemic.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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“Hold off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold%20off. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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