postpone
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Lionel Richie seems to be moving past the unspecified health issue that prompted him to postpone a pair of shows on his summer tour with Earth, Wind & Fire.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
The scientists found that "superheating," which occurs when magma becomes hotter than the temperature at which crystals remain stable, can postpone crystal formation as the magma moves toward the surface.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 1, 2026
On July 24, Paramount’s legal team agreed to postpone the merger pending the outcome of the states’ antitrust case.
From Salon ● Aug. 1, 2026
Last Thursday, it was forced to postpone the latest test of the Starship rocket after some engines failed to start, according to CEO Elon Musk.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
Less than a month later, on December 5, 1941, Hitler decided to postpone his attempt to seize Moscow until spring.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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The deal, set to be signed Friday, also postpones rather than resolves the conflict’s central disputes.
From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026
For the insurer, that only postpones the pain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 20, 2026
The young adult rom-com follows Avery Blackwell, a rising college freshman who postpones her plans to attend Columbia after a note from her late mother sends her on a scavenger hunt in England.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2025
It postpones certain tax-filing deadlines for Americans and their spouses who are wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad.
From Slate ● Nov. 20, 2024
It is an instinct, a great and wonderful inheritance that postpones the moment of disillusionment.
From The Wonder by J. D. (John Davys) Beresford
Putellas was hoping to have dinner with England international and ex-Barcelona team-mate Keira Walsh last week but it had to be postponed.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
Richie, 77, postponed a stop at Chicago’s United Center and another show at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio, after he brought his first tour stop to an abrupt end.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
The hearings were postponed until October, with those charged "not required to attend court", according to a letter distributed outside by the Courts and Tribunals Service.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
Looking to avoid an embarrassing L, the committee postponed the Blanche vote, which had been scheduled for Thursday.
From Slate ● Jul. 30, 2026
The meeting had been postponed twice on account of Lander’s speaking engagements.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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U.S. assistance may also be about postponing some unpleasant financial developments at home.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Motoring group the RAC has said drivers whose cars don't have effective air conditioning should "strongly consider" postponing non-essential journeys until the weather warnings are lifted.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
Critics say it’s just postponing coal’s inevitable demise.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 4, 2026
But only hours before the scheduled ceremony, he announced he was postponing the executive order because he did not want to take away America’s competitive advantage over China and other countries.
From Salon ● May 24, 2026
"Maybe," she said, holding up the envelope again, "they're postponing school? Maybe the first day isn't going to be next Tuesday? Ya think?"
From "The Lemonade War" by Jacqueline Davies
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