postponed
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They have also demanded that the issue of "Afrophobia" be discussed at the next African Union summit, while Ghana has postponed a planned visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
Employee furlough days, campus closures, job reductions and thousands of layoffs are among the looming cuts — actions the school board has largely postponed until July 1, 2027.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
SpaceX postponed its latest Starship rocket test, originally planned for Thursday, citing engine troubles.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
Fast forward to the delayed Euro 2020 final, held at Wembley in July 2021 having been postponed because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
After ten minutes he returned with a compromise: yes, I could be released at Victor Verster, but, no, the release could not be postponed.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
