put off
Example Sentences
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I’m not as put off as some people by Sabalenka’s racket-smashing vexations—tennis has seen far, far worse—but women’s tennis isn’t Aryna’s World anymore.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
It’s easy to put off forming an estate plan, and choosing an executor is another important step.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
Maslin says young people can be tempted to put off making a will, assuming it is something they will need later in life.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
The Dodgers also have put off a decision regarding whether Ohtani should pitch again this season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
The light had been on a long list of personal errands Luma had put off to deal with her team and her players’ families.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
