postponement
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The White House, after days of anticipation, announced a postponement of the nuclear talks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
Quoting diplomats, the Financial Times said Israel's strikes on Lebanon had led to the postponement but there was no immediate confirmation.
From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026
Both systems also face a postponement of increases in funding promised in the past — unchanged from the first version of the budget in January.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
As the day wore on, signs of a postponement emerged.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
On the morning of March 14 counsels for the defense again stood before Judge Tate, there on this occasion to plead for a postponement of the trial, which was then eight days distant.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
Vocabulary lists containing postponement
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