postponement

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He revealed “productive” talks with Iran and the postponement of strikes on power plants for five days, and within minutes Dow futures surged more than 1,000 points and oil prices plunged 10%.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 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

On the morning of March 14 counsels for the defense again stood before Judge Tate, there on this occasion to plead for a postponement of the trial, which was then eight days distant.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote