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postpone

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


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The band added that “after careful consideration,” it had decided to postpone its Philadelphia show that night.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 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

But on the eve of the trip, Lai’s office said it had been forced to postpone.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Tehran has offered to open the Strait of Hormuz but postpone nuclear talks.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

“We’re lucky they let her postpone the test. She’ll reschedule as soon as she’s ready.”

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan




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