postponement

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The postponement of strikes on Iranian power plants may assuage fears of a more intense and prolonged conflict.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

Danny Russel, a former senior U.S. diplomat and vice president at the Asia Society Policy Institute, said Beijing viewed “the sudden, last-minute postponement as disrespectful.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Of these, 63 were eligible to request a postponement due to local government reorganisation, and in January it was announced that 30 would be delayed.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

The company, backed by Blackstone, aimed to raise $762 million at a $5.5 billion valuation before the postponement.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

“I think if it’s a long postponement they’d threaten to sue and you’d end up losing the job.”

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman