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verb • intimidate somebody (with a threat) • hold over goods to be sold for the next season • keep in a position or state from an earlier period of time • continue a term of office past the normal period of time • hold back to a later time | ||||||||
| 37% | 13 | To defer taking action | ||||||
verb • postpone doing what one should be doing • postpone or delay needlessly | ||||||||
| 34% | 10 | Delay or defer an action | ||||||
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Defer Action On Crossword Clue
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HOLDOVER which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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HOLDOVER
Updated: October 13, 2023
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