defer
Example Sentences
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Federal law is entirely silent on this; the only federal statutes that govern the receipt of mail ballots explicitly defer to states’ decisions about deadlines.
From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026
Gwen was too late to defer her 2025 offer, but has since applied and been accepted to study history and politics at the University of Manchester in September.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
Leaders don’t get power if they don’t maneuver; but they misuse their power if they don’t also defer to the reality principle.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026
"Our coaches will defer to the statement that was put out," Stefanski said, referring to a Falcons statement saying the team was "aware" of the incident and gathering more information.
From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026
He was terribly proud, sometimes absurdly proud, and he refused to defer to any man.
From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
