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Recent Examples of deferment
The joint status report also indicates that the Department of Education will provide periodic updates on applications for PSLF Buyback, a program that allows borrowers to request student loan forgiveness credit for certain non-qualifying deferment and forbearance periods.
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Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Millions are either in forbearance, deferment, or behind on payments.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
Craft a thoughtful letter or email that clearly articulates your reasons for seeking deferment, outlines your plans for the interim period and reaffirms your commitment to attending the following year.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The deferment of duties, taxes and fees normally applicable upon importation can significantly enhance a company’s financial position by providing cost savings, operational flexibility, and improved cash flow.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2025
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Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Millions are either in forbearance, deferment, or behind on payments.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
Craft a thoughtful letter or email that clearly articulates your reasons for seeking deferment, outlines your plans for the interim period and reaffirms your commitment to attending the following year.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The deferment of duties, taxes and fees normally applicable upon importation can significantly enhance a company’s financial position by providing cost savings, operational flexibility, and improved cash flow.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deferment
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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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
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Because of the trial delays, her test date fell during the murder trial.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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“Deferment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deferment. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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