deferred

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By comparison, $125 million was “a bargain for the county,” said Govan, “Because they had the liability of ownership of those buildings and the deferred maintenance was extraordinary.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

They purchased the home for $765,000, and there wasn’t significant deferred maintenance when they moved in, though they figured they would have to buy new windows eventually.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

But her request for a decision on the application to be deferred to allow for a site visit was not supported by other councillors.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The tax due on deferred accounts will also affect your heirs.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

Tom deferred that much to the sensibilities of those East Eggers who might be on the train.

From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald