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as in to put off
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Recent Examples of hold off
The choice to hold off on a rate cut will almost certainly result in further conflict between the Fed and White House, as Trump has repeatedly demanded that the central bank reduce borrowing costs as part of his effort to assert control over one of the few remaining independent federal agencies.
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 July 2025
But Word said because of the active Mueller Flats lawsuit, the city has held off on making some major changes outlined in the audit.
—Ella McCarthy, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
When the Federal Open Market Committee releases its interest rate decision Wednesday afternoon, the narrative is almost certain to look a lot like the June meeting, with little changed in the statement and officials again holding off on any cuts.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 29 July 2025
The German striker took possession of Dawid Bugaj’s cross from the right side of the box, held off defender Wyatt Omsberg, and then fired past New England’s Aljaz Ivacic.
—Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 26 July 2025
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 July 2025
But Word said because of the active Mueller Flats lawsuit, the city has held off on making some major changes outlined in the audit.
—Ella McCarthy, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
When the Federal Open Market Committee releases its interest rate decision Wednesday afternoon, the narrative is almost certain to look a lot like the June meeting, with little changed in the statement and officials again holding off on any cuts.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 29 July 2025
The German striker took possession of Dawid Bugaj’s cross from the right side of the box, held off defender Wyatt Omsberg, and then fired past New England’s Aljaz Ivacic.
—Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold off
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The cloud, resisted a decade ago by fashion executives concerned about ensuring IP secrecy, is now essential.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
7 Aug. 2025
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Simply toss the topper, which resists pilling, fading, and shrinking, according to the brand, in the washing machine and tumble dry on low heat for convenient maintenance.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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But even homes standing on safer grounds are seen as a dangerous investment by potential buyers, who are also put off by the prospect of higher maintenance costs and insurance limitations.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
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As prices for new cars continue to rise, consumers are looking for ways to keep their current vehicle running and put off a purchase.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
31 July 2025
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This second wave of cloud repatriation isn’t about turning back the clock.—
Mark Mahle,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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After turning back a national developer’s plan for an 800,000-square-foot warehouse, a coalition of residents in rural Connecticut is preparing to challenge the company’s new proposal to construct two buildings with a total of 700,000 square feet.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
11 Aug. 2025
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The offer valued ProSieben at around €2B. The future of the ProSieben has been the subject of speculation for months now, with leading shareholders MFE and PPF IM tabling separate bids to increase their stakes.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
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Bologna have tabled a €6.5m bid to buy West Bromwich Albion centre-back Torbjörn Heggem.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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As the Talmud tells it, when the Romans first laid siege to Jerusalem and the Second Temple, the walled city had supplies to withstand the blockade for years to come.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
7 Aug. 2025
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There would also therefore be a strong case for the England captain Leah Williamson, who was imperious withstanding countless waves of attack from FC Barcelona and Spain in those two finals.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Last week, Grimm nearly broke off a long punt return against the Saints.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
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As a cruise-goer rode through it, acrylic glass broke off.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 Aug. 2025
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Or, perhaps preferably, turn away from watermarks and towards tactics that can positively prove an image’s authenticity, such as content credentials.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 Aug. 2025
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Americans don’t have a legal right to a bank account, and lenders often turn away people or businesses to comply with a mountain of rules and regulations designed to protect the financial system.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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Student loans can be deferred while enrolled at least half-time.—
Adam Palasciano,
CNBC,
4 Aug. 2025
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Owners had a little over two and a half years to prepare to make up for years or decades of reserve savings and critical structural repairs that many associations had deferred.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
30 July 2025
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“Hold off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold%20off. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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