put off

Example Sentences

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These new task forces — Warsh announced five on Wednesday — could allow the central bank to put off any decision on interest rates until the end of the year.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 19, 2026

And the 31-year-old does not want any kids in Scotland - or indeed anywhere - to be put off being themselves, hence his iconic celebration.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

Fans put off by prices, some denied visas, and locals more fired up about basketball: the 2026 World Cup is kicking off without much enthusiasm in the United States.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

This hyperstylishness may put off viewers who demand complete faithfulness to the source material, but that discomfort is Fennell’s point.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 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