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postpone

[pohst-pohn, pohs-] / poʊstˈpoʊn, poʊs- /


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The band added that “after careful consideration,” it had decided to postpone its Philadelphia show that night.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The museum said the decision to postpone was taken to "protect" the event and it remains "committed to providing a space where history, culture and scholarship can be explored openly, respectfully and without disruption".

From BBC • May 28, 2026

That summit has been delayed once, and analysts say markets would likely take any moves to further postpone the meeting, which is set for May 14- May 15, as a negative.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

But on the eve of the trip, Lai’s office said it had been forced to postpone.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Obviously, someone should have thought to postpone this flight.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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