postponement

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

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

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

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

Of these, 63 were eligible to request a postponement due to local government reorganisation, and in January it was announced that 30 would be delayed.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Lucy frets at the postponement of seeing him, but it does not touch her looks; she is a trifle stouter, and her cheeks are a lovely rose-pink.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker