as in delay
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Noun
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After months of delays, a resentencing hearing to determine whether the Menendez brothers should be released from prison after serving more than three decades is set to begin Tuesday.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA Today,
14 May 2025 -
However, the case has been marked by a series of delays after his first trial ended in a hung jury.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Although the tax deferral loss is unfortunate, making catch-up contributions in 2026 will still make sense for some workers.—
Kristin McKenna,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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Use of foreign trade zones and other methods of delaying transits allow for the temporary deferral of trade duties.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The joint status report also indicates that the Department of Education will provide periodic updates on applications for PSLF Buyback, a program that allows borrowers to request student loan forgiveness credit for certain non-qualifying deferment and forbearance periods.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Millions are either in forbearance, deferment, or behind on payments.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Postponement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/postponement. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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