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postponement

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




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He put the stock’s “underperformance” down to a number of reasons, including the postponement of the group’s U.S. listing, the lack of a publicly disclosed capital allocation plan, and “suboptimal” shareholder communications and engagement.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

The postponement of strikes on Iranian power plants may assuage fears of a more intense and prolonged conflict.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

Oparanozie said the postponement could have a physical and mental impact on players, who were already preparing for the tournament.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

CPO prices are likely to be capped by a stronger ringgit, the postponement of Indonesia’s B50 biodesel mandate and higher Malaysian stock levels, IOI Corp.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

A greater obstacle, as impassable as it was unforeseen, obliged a new and indefinite postponement.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez




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