Sentence examples for a defer from inspiring English sources

The phrase "a defer" is not correct in written English.
It seems to be a misuse of the word "defer," which is typically used as a verb or a noun without the article "a."
Example: "I would like to defer my decision until next week."
Alternatives: "a postponement" or "a delay."

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Would you: (a) defer to the school psychologist (b) vigorously scrub the "k" with turpentine and spray paint the letters "c, e, e, d" in its place.

For instance, we have found that when this gray zone is taken into account, and either a DEFER or FAME approach is taken, iFR classification match with FFR increases to 92% with an ROCAUC of 0.93.

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A deferred prosecution agreement.

He might be amenable to a deferred prosecution.

Sky News reported that Tesco is discussing a deferred prosecution agreement.

Barclays struck a deferred prosecution agreement to settle its rate manipulation case.

Prudential Financial entered into a deferred prosecution in 2006 over improper mutual fund trading.

HSBC also entered into a deferred prosecution agreement with the Manhattan district attorney's office.

Needless to say, a deferred prosecution agreement never acts as a deterrent.

The Ashcroft appointment came in a "deferred prosecution agreement," a fast-growing arrangement ripe for abuse.

ANN: Such as? CATHY: A deferred desire, or the cessation of discomfort... ANN: Revenge?

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