putting off
Example Sentences
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Another Inglewood native who opted to not give her last name, Liz, is putting off filling up her gas entirely because it is so expensive.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
He acknowledged the city faces "challenges", but he said these "AI-generated lies" had a real effect, putting off some visitors, overseas students or investors.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
With no balance sheet penalty for putting off infrastructure repairs, cities trying to close budget gaps and avoid tax hikes often delay improvements to their roads, bridges, vehicles and equipment.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
People clearly aren’t yet rationing their fuel, or putting off that trip to the grocery store.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
But for some reason he kept putting off the sale.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
