put off

Example Sentences

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But Warsh can put off any tightening, Englander noted.

From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026

But incidents last season and this offseason caused the Rams to put off talks about awarding Nacua an extension.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

But Ruraidh Stewart raised concerns more planning rules could put off developers, and affect the local authority's efforts to build 24,000 new homes over the next 10 years.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

And some consumers are put off by the price—at least $255 for a product that they imagine costs a fraction of that to make.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

If she was put off, she didn’t show it.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce