postpone

Example Sentences

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At a hearing this month, an immigration judge postponed an asylum decision and asked for more information from the Department of Homeland Security.

From The Wall Street Journal

Organisers of the annual Coverack swim, in Cornwall, said its Christmas Day swim had been postponed for the first time in its 57-year history.

From BBC

The two sides were once again due to play the return fixture at Ewood Park on Boxing Day but it was postponed because of a frozen pitch.

From BBC

Fans will now have to wait until May 27 to play "007 First Light" featuring Ian Fleming's world-famous spy, after IO Interactive said on Tuesday it was postponing the launch to add some final touches.

From Barron's

In another part of town, a store owner who sells quinceañera and baptism dresses said her sales have dropped by 60% every month since August, and clients have postponed shopping.

From Los Angeles Times