postponement
Example Sentences
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The leader of Exeter City Council, Phil Bialyk, said he was to discuss the issue with the council's chief executive ahead of making a decision on whether to request a postponement.
From BBC
In a statement released on Thursday, the last day before the parliamentary Christmas recess, Local Government Minister Alison McGovern said "multiple councils" had requested a postponement.
From BBC
In a statement - published on the last day before Parliament's Christmas break - Local Government Minister Alison McGovern said "multiple" councils had already asked for a postponement.
From BBC
The demands for more robust protections forced the European Commission to announce a postponement of Saturday's planned signing ceremony.
From Barron's
The postponement Wednesday came at the request of Reiner’s lawyer, Alan Jackson, who told the court it was “too early” to proceed.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
