as in postpones
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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The Defense secretary said the ceasefire postpones the deadline for securing such approval.
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This is equally true of society, and disregarding this truth only postpones the moment of reckoning.
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The deal also delays the elimination of dental help for undocumented adults a year later than Newsom proposed.
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Extending careers delays workforce loss but does not address long-term demographic trends or the inevitability of workforce transition.
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The leverage China holds over Taiwan is not merely military.
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Groups of friends have stopped talking and started focusing on the match, wondering if either team will score to change the 3-0 score Argentina holds over Algeria.
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The agreement defers many of the hardest questions — including how to wind down Iran’s nuclear program — until the 60-day negotiation period for a final deal.
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Blocking protected time for asset building is essential, as busy work often defers this crucial development.
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“Lays over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lays%20over. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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