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Discover LudwigThe phrase "held off for" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when indicating that something was postponed or delayed for a specific reason or duration.
Example: "We held off for a week before making a final decision on the project."
Alternatives: "postponed for" or "delayed for".
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However, Hammond has held off for now.
But the mayor held off for more community input".
"Buyers who held off for several years seem finally poised to jump right now.
Ms. Salerno held off for five years while they were living abroad in London and Tokyo.
"He came back about six months ago -- if he'd just held off for another six months".
Given sufficient investment, innovation, and determination mother nature can be held off for quite a long time (ask the Dutch).
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We can only hope with Athill that it holds off for as long as possible.
They chose to hold off for now.
My decision is to hold off for now.
Then they decided to hold off for just a bit.
Congolese civilians will hope that the elephant is persuaded to hold off for good.
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