Sentence examples for may defer from inspiring English sources

In subsection (b), the words "The Secretary concerned may defer" are substituted for the words "may, in the discretion of the Secretary, be deferred".

It may defer to France in Africa and to America in Asia.

"I'm supposed to start business school this fall, but I may defer so that I can help my dad's campaign... .......

"I'm supposed to start business school this fall, but I may defer so that I can help my dad's campaign..."....

Whether rulings issued under a Presidential threat of court-packing should be valid, we may defer for another time.

He may defer a decision about deploying the system, but there is virtually no chance that he will decide a missile defense is unnecessary.

The Secretary may defer the beginning date of the obligated service to allow the participant to complete the advanced clinical training program.

While inwardly respectful of experience, Millennials may not defer immediately to authority and may respond more favorably to a less-formal workplace.

If I am accepted, may I defer my acceptance?

If I am accepted, may I defer for a year?

He may also defer the planned 2.5p increase in fuel duty although it would cost him over £1bn.