postponing
Example Sentences
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Judge Dabney Friedrich cited "newly discovered evidence" and "evidence located in other countries" as the reason for postponing the trial.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
“Waiting and postponing is not, in my opinion, an option.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
Some demographers see these women as simply postponing pregnancy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
"Millions of young people who work hard and do the right thing cannot see path to home ownership or security," he said, adding this means many are "postponing adulthood".
From BBC ● May 20, 2026
His frustration grew when he read a letter from Emma postponing the wedding five days.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
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