put off
verb
put off; putting off; puts off
Examples of put off in a Sentence
never put off until tomorrow what you can do today
put off your coat and stay awhile
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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.
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Lynya Floyd, Allure, 23 May 2025
Residents of the surrounding neighborhood were put off at first.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2025
Their children may be losing their jobs or putting off buying a home or car.
—Christine Ledbetter, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
Don’t just put off RMDs; figure out how to best manage your retirement income and taxes.
—Steve Parrish, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Lynya Floyd, Allure, 23 May 2025
Residents of the surrounding neighborhood were put off at first.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2025
Their children may be losing their jobs or putting off buying a home or car.
—Christine Ledbetter, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
Don’t just put off RMDs; figure out how to best manage your retirement income and taxes.
—Steve Parrish, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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“Put off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20off. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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