1
: withheld for or until a stated time
a deferred payment
2
: charged in cases of delayed handling
telegraphs sent at deferred rates
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Trump slashed access to healthcare benefits and prohibited deferred action holders from obtaining or using commercial driver’s licenses.
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Lauren Villagran,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
The disclosure underscores that simple holding, not complex schemes, is the primary reason for deferred taxes on large crypto portfolios.
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Shehan Chandrasekera,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
He is also paid $500,000 by the Orioles each year from 2004 until 2028 because of a deferred contract.
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Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
Most fans of baseball, delayed gratification and compounding interest know about Bobby Bonilla Day, an annual acknowledgment of the dawn of deferred contracts.
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Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
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Lauren Villagran,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
The disclosure underscores that simple holding, not complex schemes, is the primary reason for deferred taxes on large crypto portfolios.
—
Shehan Chandrasekera,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
He is also paid $500,000 by the Orioles each year from 2004 until 2028 because of a deferred contract.
—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
Most fans of baseball, delayed gratification and compounding interest know about Bobby Bonilla Day, an annual acknowledgment of the dawn of deferred contracts.
—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
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“Deferred.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deferred. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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