deferring

Example Sentences

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Motions to dismiss charges in the case paint some of the officers as rookies deferring to their superiors.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

If both sides decide the costs of the war are becoming unbearable, they could cut an agreement that stops the fighting while deferring decisions on the toughest issues.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

"I couldn't cope and ended up deferring for a year. It was just too much, too soon. But I had that awareness to know."

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

At his Senate confirmation hearing in November, Selig declined to answer when asked whether sports event contracts are gambling, instead deferring to the courts.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

The fact that he’s deferring to me makes me feel better about it.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman