1
: withheld for or until a stated time
a deferred payment
2
: charged in cases of delayed handling
telegraphs sent at deferred rates
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The Portland Police Bureau, when asked by Fox News Digital about the protests on Tuesday, deferred comment to the federal government.
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Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Depending on the kind of retirement account, the tax benefits can be immediate, deferred, or both.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
The Louisiana State Police (LSP) deferred comment to NOPD, the lead agency in the case.
—Hollie Silverman
nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
There are strict diversification requirements to qualify for deferred capital gains.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
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Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Depending on the kind of retirement account, the tax benefits can be immediate, deferred, or both.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
The Louisiana State Police (LSP) deferred comment to NOPD, the lead agency in the case.
—Hollie Silverman
nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
There are strict diversification requirements to qualify for deferred capital gains.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
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“Deferred.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deferred. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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