defer
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But on development matters, council members typically defer to the wishes of the council person representing the community where a development is proposed.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
"Sometimes we have to defer or reduce orders," explains company owner Ensly Smith.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
“With I bonds, you can defer federal income tax on the interest until you redeem or until the 30-year maturity. That’s a pretty significant benefit,” he said.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
ETFs can defer gains by engaging in a tax maneuver called a heartbeat trade.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
Northeastern Indians were appalled by the European propensity to divide themselves into social classes, with those on the lower rungs of the hierarchy compelled to defer to those on the upper.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
Vocabulary lists containing defer
The Great Gatsby
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