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

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

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

Tariffs hit operating profit by 1.2 billion euros, while expenses for provisions relating to carbon dioxide regulation, restructuring and the postponement of an electric-vehicle platform all also hit earnings, it said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 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

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