postpone
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After Stagg convinces the leaders to postpone D-day, he is vindicated by a deluge of rain that arrives while everyone is attending church at Southwark House on June 5.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
They can’t skip the gas station when prices are high — but they can postpone routine care.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
When the couple's travel operator gave them the option to postpone or cancel they decided to get a refund and instead booked a trip to Northumberland in June.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
That summit has been delayed once, and analysts say markets would likely take any moves to further postpone the meeting, which is set for May 14- May 15, as a negative.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
It occurred to Jesse that she, too, wished to postpone regular school as long as possible.
From "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson
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