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postpone

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


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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

“I know it’s a pain, but postpone your trip to another time, and then when you’re on board, adhere to what the cruise ship staff is telling you about personal hygiene.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 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

They also don’t know exactly what the president has planned for Tuesday, or whether he will postpone the deadline as he has done before.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

When the bus stopped, in a feeble attempt to postpone the inevitable, I pretended to be looking for something.

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg




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