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

Cryptocurrencies had been trending down, but flipped after Trump ordered a five-day postponement of military strikes.

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

Oparanozie said the postponement could have a physical and mental impact on players, who were already preparing for the tournament.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

When Pietro Crespi found out about the new postponement, he went through a crisis of disappointment, but Rebeca gave him a final proof of her loyalty.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez