- present tense form of postpone (3rd person singular).
postpones
Example Sentences
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Lionel Richie postpones two shows on his tour with Earth, Wind & Fire amid an unspecified health issue.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
The deal, set to be signed Friday, also postpones rather than resolves the conflict’s central disputes.
From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026
Plus, Trump postpones AI order, and ‘The Sound of Music’ is the secret to U.S.-China diplomacy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
It postpones certain tax-filing deadlines for Americans and their spouses who are wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad.
From Slate ● Nov. 20, 2024
“It only postpones the evil day of telling them the jewels were lost in the fire,” observed Mary.
From The Motor Maids' School Days by Katherine Stokes
