defer

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Some were forced to take on jobs after retirement just to survive, while others chose to delay or defer retirement until the mess was closer to being resolved.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 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

I suggest that we defer further action until we have acquired a really complete set of information concerning at least one living thing.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas