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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

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

Tehran wants to postpone discussions about Iran’s nuclear program.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Freezing weather meant Nasa had to postpone the first full dress rehearsal as it was too cold to fuel the SLS rocket.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

In the weeks ahead, he would postpone his return several times, as reports reached him that the epidemic was growing worse.

From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy




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