deferred

Example Sentences

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Niki’s musical genius is frequently alluded to, dreams deferred by his hearing disorder, and Woodall physically communicates that repressed frustration.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Many projects, like the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial and African American history museum, began as the deferred dreams of ordinary citizens.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

Students deferred from the early round get a definitive answer in the regular round—not a wait list, said Ashley Pallie, dean of admissions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Billings, which adjusts revenue to include changes in deferred revenue, jumped 31% from a year ago to $2.09 billion.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

When Madison wrote or spoke on constitutional questions, Jefferson always deferred.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis