put off

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Other enthusiasts are also not put off, and with the 82-year-old as my guide, I attempted to discover just how much further down the longevity rabbit hole a person could go.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

But progress has been slowed by lower than anticipated demand, with many consumers put off by higher upfront costs and still patchy charging infrastructure.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

The current proposal allows the board to increase the fees 30 days after a vote, but it may be put off until the people mover is working, Reich added.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

The former shadow secretary of state for health and social care said he had put off a routine health check from his GP.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

From 2:30 to 3:30 we put off for tomorrow what we could have done today.

From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster