defer
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Also known by its rather unsubtle acronym, CRUSH, this initiative is taking unprecedented steps to withhold and defer funds in response to suspected fraud.
From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2026
Many towns and cities help older homeowners stay in their homes by permitting them to defer their taxes until they sell their homes or pass away.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026
"People don't understand that StubHub's name of their game is to intimidate you, defer you, and deny you," Clements told the BBC, also citing legal dispute notices that were mailed to the company but returned.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
Bonilla’s agent, Dennis Gilbert, leveraged the Mets’ eagerness to cut ties with his client, getting them to agree to defer payments for 10 years at 8% interest, then spread them over 25 years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
“Again I must defer the credit,” said Mr. Benedict.
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
"Net bookings", the company's preferred revenue yardstick which excludes some deferred sales, was down slightly less in April-June, falling nine percent to 256 million euros.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
While traveling in Manila, Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters he was aware of the news reports, but deferred to the White House to provide more public information.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
Lord Scott continued his remand in custody as sentencing was deferred for reports.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Financial advisers love them because they offer deferred taxation and instant diversification.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
A serjeant, Tyrion knew, from the way the other two deferred to him.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
The payments are the result of the Mets in 2000 deferring the last $5.9 million of his four-year contract after releasing him on the heels of a .160 batting average.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
But a spoof is under no obligation to turn that one joke into a full narrative as it does by deferring to a younger cast, and only checking in with the franchise’s original players occasionally.
From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026
If both sides decide the costs of the war are becoming unbearable, they could cut an agreement that stops the fighting while deferring decisions on the toughest issues.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 25, 2026
From what I understand, a distribution is mandatory; deferring receipt does not exempt one from the requirement.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 23, 2026
“Good morning, Auntie,” she said, deferring to the respectful greeting for an elder.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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