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- The board of directors voted to defer the decision on the merger until the next fiscal quarter.
- Given the uncertainty in the market, it is wise to defer any major investment decision.
- The committee has deferred its decision on funding until more detailed proposals are submitted.
- Why did the council defer a decision that was so time-sensitive?
- We will have to defer the final decision until we have consulted with all stakeholders.
- Deferring this decision could have serious consequences for the project's timeline.
- The judge announced she would defer her decision for two weeks.
- I must defer my decision about the job offer until I've spoken with my family.
- The prime minister was criticized for constantly deferring crucial decisions.
- If the data remains inconclusive, our only option is to defer the decision.