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as in to put off
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Recent Examples of hold off
The states are not discussing a stopgap agreement that could hold off federal decisionmaking, Buschatzke said.
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Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
Wanting more and improved widgets is a good reason to hold off on buying this monitor (the monitor could potentially be cheaper in the future, too), which just came out today.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2025
The back of the rotation could be the deciding factor in whether Boston can overtake the Blue Jays in the division or hold off the Yankees — and other AL contenders — for the top wild-card spot.
—Jim Bowden, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Still, high tariffs and significant uncertainty over trade policy have caused the Federal Reserve to hold off on lowering interest rates, for now at least.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
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Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
Wanting more and improved widgets is a good reason to hold off on buying this monitor (the monitor could potentially be cheaper in the future, too), which just came out today.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2025
The back of the rotation could be the deciding factor in whether Boston can overtake the Blue Jays in the division or hold off the Yankees — and other AL contenders — for the top wild-card spot.
—Jim Bowden, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Still, high tariffs and significant uncertainty over trade policy have caused the Federal Reserve to hold off on lowering interest rates, for now at least.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold off
Verb
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Made with soft, four-way stretch fabric that resists wrinkles and pilling, they’re built to handle long flights and repeat wears.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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No one can resist a second helping of these comforting casseroles that were made for cool autumns.—
Phoebe Evans,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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Plenty of agency officials were already put off by the DOGErs, who often issued peremptory orders to meet with them and answer questions.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
8 Sep. 2025
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Leaving clean laundry in the dryer or hamper only puts off a chore until later, keeps clean clothes from its proper place, and also risks wrinkles or someone accidentally mistaking it for dirty laundry instead.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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In November, millions of Americans will turn back their clocks, marking the end of daylight saving time in 2025.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
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Solomon, whose career has included penning big franchises (Bill & Ted, Men in Black), saw The Christophers as part of a larger turn back to first principles.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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What To Know The House voted 215-207 to table the measure.—
Jenna Sundel
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Full of chicken, broccoli, and bacon, this pasta meal cooks in a creamy sauce and goes from stovetop to oven to table, making cleanup a breeze.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
22 Aug. 2025
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The 6-ounce ramekins are round to provide even heat and are able to withstand oven temperatures of up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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The set comes with six lights that are built to withstand year-round weather conditions, including rain and freezing temperatures.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Sweeney broke off her engagement to 42-year-old hunky businessman Jonathan Davino a few months ago.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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Studies have shown that both erythritol and xylitol may cause blood platelets to more easily clump — creating clots that can break off and travel to the heart, triggering a heart attack, or to the brain, damaging blood vessels or triggering a stroke.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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Zaldivar said in an age where more people are turning away from their faith, the declaration of the young saints is inspiring to many Catholics looking towards the future of the church.—
Lauren Costantino
September 6,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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This is the perspective of someone who has turned away from a chaotic and increasingly cruel world.—
Michael Jerome Plunkett
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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In a brief exchange with reporters before departing Miami for Mexico City, Rubio deferred questions about the specifics of the strike to the Pentagon.—
Aamer Madhani,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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Ideally, scientists should defer the creation of mirror life.—
LIYAM CHITAYAT,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Hold off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold%20off. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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