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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Virginia July 3 Falls Church Civic Jam - postponed to July 24.
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For international taxpayers who have postponed coming into compliance, that trend should not be ignored.
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Trump is speaking now to a crowd filling the National Mall after being delayed by inclement weather.
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Attendees were told to shelter in nearby government buildings, and the celebration was delayed by a few hours before going on as scheduled.
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That’s true even when proceeds are held in escrow (exceptions can apply if the escrow is tied to contingencies), or when payment is deferred.
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For consumers and logistics fleets who deferred major purchases out of fear that gas and diesel prices would remain permanently elevated, this stabilization acts as a powerful green light.
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RunSafePro is designed to be put over the clothes, including light layers, but it’s not recommended to be put on top of a hydration vest.
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Project Ranger becomes production hub To support its long-term manufacturing plans, the defense firm has put over $250 million into Project Ranger, its large production campus in New Mexico.
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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 6 Jul. 2026.
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