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postpone

[pohst-pohn, pohs-] / poʊstˈpoʊn, poʊs- /


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Meanwhile, Gulf Coast refineries are facing water surcharges as drought drags on in South Texas, but conservation by industrial users is unlikely to postpone a looming water emergency.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

In a 9-6 vote, the council voted initial approval of an ordinance to postpone implementation of the $30 hourly minimum til 2030, instead of 2028.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 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

Initially, polls were set to go ahead in just 106 areas, as ministers had granted 30 authorities permission to postpone their elections until May 2027.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

The passive allows a writer to postpone the mention of a doer that is heavy, old news, or both.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker




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