How to use "defer" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "defer" in popular movie and book plots

  • During the trial, Giordan attempts to defer all blame to Jerzy, but the maiar and Darian are intent on finding Giordan guilty.  - Flesh and Fire
  • When Lane protests cutting the bonuses entirely, the other partners agree to give bonuses only to the staff and defer their own.  - Christmas Waltz (Mad Men)
  • She is shocked and disappointed when the servants do not defer to her as they did in India.  - The Secret Garden (1987 film)
  • Rothstein asks to defer payment until the next day.  - Boardwalk Empire (episode)
  • The soldiers defer to the ranking Marine, Sgt.  - The Walking Dead (1995 film)
  • Unable to answer, as they did not collect the items, they try to defer the answer by changing subjects.  - Aankhen (2002 film)
  • Amy decides to defer her first semester at Princeton, so that she can help take care of her mother while she convalesces.  - Everwood
  • Oriana and Amadís defer their marriage for many years due to enmity between Amadís and Oriana's father Lisuarte.  - Amadís de Gaula

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