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

For example, investors can customize a portfolio by deciding to focus on a certain type of asset or avoid certain risks, and can take opportunities to reduce or defer capital-gains tax liability.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

"In the absence of regulatory clarity, manufacturers defer investment decisions, supply chains evolve more slowly, and the broader ecosystem remains uncertain," Kant writes, adding that what will drive adoption is certainty of policy.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 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

They try to make this monthly visit informal—everyone wearing civilian clothes, though they all defer to the Gestapo captain as if he were the King of England.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein