postponement

Example Sentences

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The limited five-day postponement “may prevent a stronger and more lasting rally,” Woods added.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

Cryptocurrencies had been trending down, but flipped after Trump ordered a five-day postponement of military strikes.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 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

"The postponement of this celebration is a measure aimed at protecting this experience."

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

Given the calumny New York previously had shoveled on Chicago, the postponement was an act of surprising grace.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson