deferring
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The Dodgers are starting Tarik Skubal in Game 1 of their playoff series against the Atlanta Braves, deferring Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s start until later in the series.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
Whenever “Primetime” comes close to a deeper truth, the film backs off entirely, deferring to Pattinson to deliver the intended magnitude.
From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2026
Yes, some of the gains are due to inflation, but the owner also benefits from deferring the tax until the asset is sold.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
Other cost-cutting measures were also announced, such as deferring wage increases until 2035 and having senior executives forgo base salary increases in 2027 and 2028.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
Wishes he could simply get into another cab, and ride along another highway, deferring the moment he must face them.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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