put off

Example Sentences

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A 10-episode series will put off the moment when they have “nothing to watch,” while the streamer gets to keep them in the ecosystem longer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

When Kant first realized the importance of naming a power of attorney, she didn’t know whom to choose at the time, and put off the decision.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

But Warsh can put off any tightening, Englander noted.

From MarketWatch • May 30, 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

According to Jenny, Mr. Jack had turned red and gone right out again, but they’d been put off and had stopped.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro