as in postponing
to assign to a later time
we'll have to lay over a discussion of the issue until the next meeting
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While postponing these investments may offer short-term financial relief, the long-term consequences can be dire, leading to exponential costs and heightened risks.—
Francis Dinha,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025 -
The current budget, enacted in June, had a $20 billion deficit that was closed by tapping into the state’s emergency reserves, borrowing from special funds, postponing some payments and adopting some bookkeeping gimmicks.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
22 Aug. 2025
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Coach Mike McDaniel said Waller was injured before Wednesday’s practice, delaying his return after spending last season in retirement.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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The experts also recommend keeping devices out of bedrooms at night, establishing screen-free meals and even considering delaying access until mid-adolescence.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Amid an influx of trends, like the red pill movement, data shows that men are by and large putting off commitment for longer.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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An appeal would freeze the process until the higher court rules, putting off a trial to 2026.—
John Diedrich,
jsonline.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Procedures for excusing or deferring jury duty differs by county, according to the state’s judicial website.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Spokesman Ryan Gustin did not directly respond to questions about the Washington Post’s report, deferring questions to ICE.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Laying over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laying%20over. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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