Sentence examples for a deferring from inspiring English sources

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The phrase "a deferring" is not commonly used in written English and may sound awkward.
It can be used in contexts where you are referring to the act of deferring something, but it is more typical to use "deferral" instead.
Example: "The committee made a deferring of the decision until next month."
Alternatives: "a postponement" or "a delay".

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A deferring, uncomplaining woman, Moira had apparently taken second place to Innostat all her married life, and just when it seemed that she would soon have Jack all to herself, he up and died.

In its cathartic last pages, the book acquires a universal resonance as the author reflects on how the recalling of a person is a way of bringing back to life, and of a deferring for "a moment more" the void that awaits us all.

Treatment choice was also predicted by having a deferring style of decision-making.

Patients who had a deferring decision style were also more likely to start chemotherapy (OR=4.9).

The absence of an association between a deferring decision-making style and baseline preference for chemotherapy is not surprising, since at baseline deferrers are not yet aware of the oncologist's preference.

Having a deferring decision style, striving for more length of life and less for quality, as well as having a strong preference for palliative chemotherapy at baseline were all significantly predictive of an eventual choice for palliative chemotherapy.

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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.

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