postpone
Example Sentences
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The GDP report was postponed two months because of the government shutdown.
From MarketWatch
The GDP report was postponed two months because of the government shutdown.
From MarketWatch
Therefore, they seem well-positioned to postpone claiming until age 70, when they would have received their maximum monthly benefits.
From MarketWatch
The government announced on Thursday that councils were invited to apply to postpone May elections due to the pressures of local government reorganisation.
From BBC
In February, the government said nine areas could postpone their 2025 elections until 2026 in order to prepare for the restructuring.
From BBC
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