defer

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"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

SIA’s outlook in the near term remains clouded by high jet fuel costs and travel demand, which could soften as consumers defer travel, Tan says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

And Chief Justice John G. Roberts has said in the past that judges should usually defer to the federal agency that is responsible fo regulating drugs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 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

Perhaps she could defer at Yale for a semester and start late.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng