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as in to put off
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Recent Examples of hold off
Others are holding off or attempting to negotiate with the Trump administration to lower the rates.
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John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
Severely outnumbered, the tiny Dutton army does its best to hold off the attackers.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 6 Apr. 2025
The next game’s starter usually learns his assignment after the last practice before the game, but the coaches decided to hold off for a discussion on Saturday.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025
Greater uncertainty can lead firms to hold off investing and households to refrain from spending.
—London Business School, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
Severely outnumbered, the tiny Dutton army does its best to hold off the attackers.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 6 Apr. 2025
The next game’s starter usually learns his assignment after the last practice before the game, but the coaches decided to hold off for a discussion on Saturday.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025
Greater uncertainty can lead firms to hold off investing and households to refrain from spending.
—London Business School, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hold off
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold off
Verb
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September’s fiesta is in gratitude to soldiers who resisted a siege on the town by French soldiers over the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries, ensuring the region remained a Basque community.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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For starters, who can resist an easy, cheesy, potato casserole?—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Those two things led Thurston to put off mentioning the lump to a doctor.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
22 Apr. 2025
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Yes No If you are retried, has the volatility in stocks led you to put off major expenses or plans such as travel?—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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While a mattress can't turn back time, a better mattress can lead to a lot of things: better sleep!—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
26 Apr. 2025
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But for one night, Leonard turned back the clock and secured the win for his team at a time when their backs were against the wall.—
Mikai Bruce,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Grant Holmes has boosted rotation Any thoughts of moving Grant Holmes to the bullpen have been tabled due to the Braves’ rotation need and Holmes’ stellar performance through five starts.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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In November, the City Council tabled the discussion and asked staff to search for an independent consultant with a goal of getting a broader examination of the issue.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Because it’s loomed, the rug is more durable than standard styles, able to withstand a lot of use without suffering wear and tear.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Yankees have more resources to withstand injuries than most major-league clubs.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The former president was hospitalized on Friday after strong abdominal pains during an event with supporters in northeastern Brazil, forcing him to break off a regional tour aimed at drumming up support ahead of a trial before the Supreme Court.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
14 Apr. 2025
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As garments are laundered and worn, small fiber pieces break off.—
Carved in Blue,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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More than 95 people were turned away from voting in town elections due to the new documentation law, according to research from the New Hampshire Campaign for Voting Rights, a subsidiary of the progressive group America Votes.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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The fact that Gautreau’s head was turned away from the viewer in Sargent’s portrait only enhanced the sense of her haughtiness.—
Stephanie Sporn,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2025
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Companies like Resource Royalty LLC have made these investments more accessible, particularly for those utilizing 1031 exchanges to defer taxes and diversify their portfolios.—
Fred Hubler,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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The price tag of Black motherhood isn’t just about dollars and cents, but about dreams deferred and choices no one should have to make.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Hold off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold%20off. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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