postpone
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"The decision to postpone the Esports Nations Cup was not taken lightly," said Ralf Reichert, CEO of the Esports Foundation.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Lionel Richie seems to be moving past the unspecified health issue that prompted him to postpone a pair of shows on his summer tour with Earth, Wind & Fire.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
The scientists found that "superheating," which occurs when magma becomes hotter than the temperature at which crystals remain stable, can postpone crystal formation as the magma moves toward the surface.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 1, 2026
On July 24, Paramount’s legal team agreed to postpone the merger pending the outcome of the states’ antitrust case.
From Salon ● Aug. 1, 2026
“Sometimes the best you can do is postpone the inevitable. Please tell your mother that our thoughts are with her.”
From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer
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The deal, set to be signed Friday, also postpones rather than resolves the conflict’s central disputes.
From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026
Gen. Ambrose Burnside as commander of the Army of the Potomac, “but if the couchant lion postpones his spring too long, people will begin wondering whether he is not a stuffed specimen after all.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026
The L.A. school board approved an $18.8 billion budget that postpones layoffs for a year and does not cut services to students.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2025
It postpones certain tax-filing deadlines for Americans and their spouses who are wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad.
From Slate ● Nov. 20, 2024
This condition has its advantages; very particularly that it postpones, or averts, family introductions.
From When Ghost Meets Ghost by William Frend De Morgan
The company recently postponed the spinoff until next year, citing market conditions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
Putellas was hoping to have dinner with England international and ex-Barcelona team-mate Keira Walsh last week but it had to be postponed.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
Like many young Cubans, she has postponed personal goals, including moving out of her parents' home, a dream she now considers beyond her reach.
From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026
The committee postponed its vote on Blanche’s nomination last week over their concerns.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
Even the Trial stadiums have postponed the Trials scheduled for the day the storm will arrive.
From "Legend" by Marie Lu
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U.S. assistance may also be about postponing some unpleasant financial developments at home.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Czech Railways have told passengers they should consider postponing their trips if they do not have to travel.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
Critics say it’s just postponing coal’s inevitable demise.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 4, 2026
But only hours before the scheduled ceremony, he announced he was postponing the executive order because he did not want to take away America’s competitive advantage over China and other countries.
From Salon ● May 24, 2026
“Well, we can’t go on postponing it any longer, can we? We’ve got to decide now!” he said.
From "Miracles on Maple Hill" by Virginia Sorensen
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