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as in to put off
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Recent Examples of hold off
Helsley's services have been rumored to be on the trade block since the offseason, but the Cardinals have held off on moving the franchise record-holder despite interest around the league.
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Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Snap cited potential constraints on advertising demand as the reason for holding off on guidance.
—Samantha Subin,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
Boosted by the midseason signings of some strikers, including Sam Smith, Wrexham held off Wycombe to secure a second-place finish behind Birmingham and a return to the second tier for the first time since 1982.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Hamas did not free the hostages, but Israel held off on resuming the war until March 18.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Snap cited potential constraints on advertising demand as the reason for holding off on guidance.
—Samantha Subin,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
Boosted by the midseason signings of some strikers, including Sam Smith, Wrexham held off Wycombe to secure a second-place finish behind Birmingham and a return to the second tier for the first time since 1982.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Hamas did not free the hostages, but Israel held off on resuming the war until March 18.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold off
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Farthing is being charged with one felony count of battery on a law enforcement officer and two misdemeanor counts of battery and resisting an officer, according to online court records.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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In January, he was arrested after a confrontation with police in Miami Beach and charged with battery, resisting an officer and disorderly conduct.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2025
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Original price: $110 Versace Bright Crystal Eau De Toilette Spray is the perfect spring fragrance that puts off distinctly feminine notes of peony, lotus and magnolia.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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Another reason people put off going to bed is to avoid feeling anxious or restless, said James Rowley, MD, a sleep medicine expert at Rush University Medical Center and spokesperson for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
30 Apr. 2025
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Goldberg, in response, slowly turned back to face the camera with a sheepish look on her face.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
5 May 2025
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Vatican's 'May Madness': Will new pope be progressive or will church turn back the clock?—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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The Trump administration tabled a draft peace accord, but the terms — including U.S. recognition of Crimea as Russian territory, a freeze of the front lines and undefined security guarantees for Ukraine — have managed to do nothing but upset everyone.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2025
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But the pope tabled that proposal in a letter revealed in February 2020.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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This exceptional variety has bright golden foliage that withstands summer heat and winter’s chill.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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What to look for: The brick and stone walls are nearly three feet thick in places and are designed to withstand any inadvertent ammunition explosions.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 May 2025
Verb
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During the 2002 or 2003 competition, Chris Sharma first sent a 14-foot overhang called Captain Hook (V12), but since then, a crucial hold had broken off.—
Sam MacIlwaine,
Outside Online,
4 May 2025
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Just like gel nails, nail strips are cured with a UV light and can last up to two weeks without chipping or breaking off.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Another controversy will enter the news cycle and attention will turn away from Belichick and Hudson.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
2 May 2025
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Maybe one day a transplant procedure could help people find the light side of the Force and turn away from the dark side.—
Daniel B. Oerther,
The Conversation,
1 May 2025
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Ticketmaster deferred revenue was $270 million, up 13 percent compared to 2024.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
1 May 2025
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By deferring taxes, your investment returns compound faster since they aren’t reduced by annual tax payments.—
Bob Chitrathorn,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Hold off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold%20off. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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