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as in to put off
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Recent Examples of hold off
It's ensnared all kinds of products, including phones, laptops, and consoles, forcing consumers to pay more or hold off on purchases.
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Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
The possibility remains that Trump could hold off on his threats again, among other scenarios.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
The Wolverines still had enough to hold off the Huskies 69-63 and claim the program's first title in 37 years.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
Elgin City Council members will hold off on approving an ordinance governing e-bikes and similar devices until it’s known if the General Assembly passes statewide rules this spring.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
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Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
The possibility remains that Trump could hold off on his threats again, among other scenarios.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
The Wolverines still had enough to hold off the Huskies 69-63 and claim the program's first title in 37 years.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
Elgin City Council members will hold off on approving an ordinance governing e-bikes and similar devices until it’s known if the General Assembly passes statewide rules this spring.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold off
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Eventually, people could not resist returning to their lives, to routines more comfortable than standing in the streets with the sun glaring in your eyes, squinting up to check the position of snipers on a roof, or working with cramping fingers sewing your tenth mask of the night.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Brown was issued a desk appearance ticket by cops for resisting arrest and obstruction of government administration, officials said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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It's already been put off repeatedly in the wake of Robinson's arrest in September 2025.—
Stepheny Price , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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This one’s easy to put off — if the system ran fine last summer, why bother?—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Apr. 2026
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Two of the oil-carrying ships turned back in the first two hours after the blockade went into effect Monday morning.—
Gordon Lubold,
NBC news,
14 Apr. 2026
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At least two vessels that had appeared to be heading for the exit turned back.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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These foodie tours dive deeper into the cuisines of each region, with hands-on experiences and a look at the local food culture from sourcing to preparation to table.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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Without discussion, the 12-member Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians council voted unanimously to table the motion to a future meeting, according to a tribal video of the session.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Overseas Dual Time Cardinal Points watches were crafted and designed to be both robust enough to withstand extreme weather conditions and have the ultimate comfort while wearing on the wrist.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
17 Apr. 2026
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In addition, be sure to read the maximum temperature that your parchment paper is made to withstand and don't exceed that temperature in your air fryer.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
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Summer thunderstorms and winds easily topple large plants in small containers, breaking off plant parts and making a mess.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2026
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Many meteors originate from comets, breaking off as these celestial bodies approach the Sun, heating up and sprouting tails of dust and gas; this debris can fall into our atmosphere, manifesting as brilliant shooting stars.—
Sharon Adarlo,
Futurism,
15 Apr. 2026
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Faculty shortages at nursing schools have forced programs to turn away tens of thousands of qualified applicants each year.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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More and more, celebrities have been turning away from the maximal, festival-ready looks of yore (the mid ’10s) in favor of more minimalist looks, or, choosing to focus on one singular statement vintage piece to pull their outfit together.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
12 Apr. 2026
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That uncertainty makes the topic easy to defer.—
Andrew Crowell,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Before Congress changed the law in 1997, homeowners could defer taxes on home sales by purchasing another house of equal or greater value.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Hold off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold%20off. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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