as in delay
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Noun
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Nola’s delay Two days ago, Aaron Nola tested his sprained right ankle for the first time since going on the injured list May 16.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
26 May 2025 -
The game was supposed to start at 5 p.m., but heavy rains moved into the area just before gametime, drenching the fields and causing the delay.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 May 2025
Noun
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The firm arrived at that rate by combining Trump’s duties on autos, energy, steel and aluminum and taking into account the deferrals and exemptions for USMCA-compliant goods.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
15 May 2025
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The deferral of capital gains allows more of your money to stay invested longer.—
Matthew Chancey,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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But most periods of deferment and forbearance do not count toward PSLF, even if the borrower is working in qualifying employment during the period.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Among borrowers who are now required to make payments — not including those who are in deferment or forbearance or are currently enrolled in school — nearly 1 in 4 student loan borrowers are behind in their payments, the New York Fed found.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
20 May 2025
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“Postponement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/postponement. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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