Sentence examples for preferred to delay from inspiring English sources

Mr. McCain's solicitation of the letters appeared to be an attempt to give Republicans some cover to vote against repeal, since Republicans could say that they were supporting the view of the top officers of the services who preferred to delay any vote until after Dec. 1.

William would have preferred to delay the invasion until he could make an unopposed landing.

He did not want a repeat of the confusion of 29 May and preferred to delay any combat until he was assured of a full day in which to conduct it, in order that his signals not be obscured or misinterpreted.

He prefers to delay until the economy is in a clear upswing.

Bankers resist, because it could force them to recognize losses they would prefer to delay.

The food was a weekend treat, historically, and its fans still prefer to delay their pleasure until at least Thursday.

The banks would prefer to delay offerings for months, in the hopes their stock prices will be higher.

The separate-component camp splits into two distinct subgroups: those who gobble up the best bit first, and those who prefer to delay their gratification.

They also say that Taiwanese officials prefer to delay any action on the bill until after the island's new government takes power in late May.

"I would prefer to delay any surgical procedure until after our Lakers season and this summer's Olympic Games," Bryant said in statement.

Companies have a measure of discretion on the issue, and prefer to delay revealing negative information as long as possible while the S.E.C. pushes for early disclosure.