as in to postpone
to assign to a later time
we held off on accepting the invitation in the hopes that something better would come along
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After a short discussion between the clubs and Major League Baseball, the game was postponed.—
Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2025
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The Division 1 softball game between Poway and Ayala was postponed because of rain.—
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Meanwhile, Boeing’s project has been hampered by stress corrosion cracks on the planes and excessive noise in the cabins from the decompression system, among other issues that have delayed delivery, according to a Government Accountability Office report released last year.—
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Last year, the NFL reported a 20,000% increase in unauthorized drone activity over games between 2017 and 2023, some of which delayed games.—
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The agreement appears to essentially lock in the exemptions in perpetuity, requiring any future Ukrainian legislation to defer and yield to this international treaty.—
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The city can achieve their highest statutory purpose, boost local jobs and the local economy, and address critical environmental needs — needs that will become more expensive if deferred.—
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Gunther put over Pat McAfee as a non-wrestling performer with heart, and said Paul was the opposite.—
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While the crate had a blanket put over it, Chef's presence was enough to keep Chip calm throughout the night.—
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“Hold off (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold%20off%20%28on%29. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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