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as in to put off
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Recent Examples of hold off
But Murphy held off on deciding whether this rose to criminal obstruction.
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 21 May 2025
For his part, Mr. Trump has indicated that the United States could hold off on new sanctions, citing a chance of progress in the negotiations.
—Anatoly Kurmanaev, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Bell successfully held off Joey Logano — the reigning race winner and three-time Cup Series champion — after making a late pass for the lead.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2025
In a 2005 classic, Fernando Alonso held off Michael Schumacher's much faster car for the entire race.
—ArsTechnica, 19 May 2025
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 21 May 2025
For his part, Mr. Trump has indicated that the United States could hold off on new sanctions, citing a chance of progress in the negotiations.
—Anatoly Kurmanaev, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Bell successfully held off Joey Logano — the reigning race winner and three-time Cup Series champion — after making a late pass for the lead.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2025
In a 2005 classic, Fernando Alonso held off Michael Schumacher's much faster car for the entire race.
—ArsTechnica, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold off
Verb
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If craving ice cream, resist the urge to judge yourself before, during, or after eating it, Shabazz says.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Djokovic, who usually plays on the far more cavernous Chatrier, stepped back from the baseline, smiled, resisted his tendency to troll and got busy with finishing the match.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Data reveals that communities of color, including Black and Latinx populations, are more likely to be uninsured or put off care because of financial difficulties.—
Lynya Floyd,
Allure,
23 May 2025
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Residents of the surrounding neighborhood were put off at first.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Obama turned back and grabbed Biden's arm, guiding him backstage.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Hendricks turned back the clock on the Padres after the first inning.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2025
Verb
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The league considered the a stricter version of proposal at the annual league meeting last month but tabled it.—
Jack Magruder,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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This signals that Moscow would refuse the proposal tabled by Kyiv's allies on Saturday, potentially prompting an imminent response from them and Trump.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
Verb
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Enhancing community and regional resilience Regional resilience describes a region’s ability to withstand and adapt to challenges such as economic shocks and natural disasters.—
Darlene Xiomara Rodriguez,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
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Many fans withstood the inclement conditions to watch together in Central Park.—
David Waldstein,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Coming from the company of her ex-boyfriend, who had broken off all contact with her after her downfall, the demands of repayment contributed to the mental state that resulted in Kim Sae-ron’s death, according to her family.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
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The right engine, which had been on fire, had a broken fan blade and part of the exhaust system broke off and was found in a grassy field alongside I-95, near the flight path.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
21 May 2025
Verb
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How can anyone turn away from the plight of a starving child?—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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Taking time for yourself isn’t turning away but refueling for what lies ahead.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Verb
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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.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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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.—
Jim Peugh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2025
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“Hold off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold%20off. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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