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
Danny Russel, a former senior U.S. diplomat and vice president at the Asia Society Policy Institute, said Beijing viewed “the sudden, last-minute postponement as disrespectful.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 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
At the time, Qevinger was so upset by the incident that Yossarian did not dare tell him he had also been responsible for the epidemic of diarrhea that had caused the other unnecessary postponement.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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