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Recent Examples of postponement
Tellman told the judge that Styles’ family was aware of the postponement and agreed with the prosecution.
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Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
In the case of poor weather, check the city's website and social media for postponement details.
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Cole Premo,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Peace under these conditions is little more than a postponement of hostilities, and the risks of appeasement are always high.
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Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
28 June 2026
Concerns that hospitals could be overwhelmed prompted the postponement of the Paris Pride march for LGBTQ+ rights on Saturday, and a three-day music festival was canceled.
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Kirsten Grieshaber,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
Hours after Sunday’s postponement, the Cubs announced Edward Cabrera is scheduled to start Tuesday, with Javier Assad slated for Wednesday.
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Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
The fighting has already led to the postponement of US-Iran talks that would begin the difficult process of resolving long-term issues like Tehran’s nuclear program and sanctions – and the closure of the crucial Strait of Hormuz by Iran’s military brass.
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Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
The postponement denies the Giants (31-43) an opportunity to sweep a team for the first time this season.
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Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
European stocks dipped on Friday as markets reacted negatively to the postponement of talks between Tehran and Washington.
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Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
18 June 2026
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
In the case of poor weather, check the city's website and social media for postponement details.
—
Cole Premo,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Peace under these conditions is little more than a postponement of hostilities, and the risks of appeasement are always high.
—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
28 June 2026
Concerns that hospitals could be overwhelmed prompted the postponement of the Paris Pride march for LGBTQ+ rights on Saturday, and a three-day music festival was canceled.
—
Kirsten Grieshaber,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
Hours after Sunday’s postponement, the Cubs announced Edward Cabrera is scheduled to start Tuesday, with Javier Assad slated for Wednesday.
—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
The fighting has already led to the postponement of US-Iran talks that would begin the difficult process of resolving long-term issues like Tehran’s nuclear program and sanctions – and the closure of the crucial Strait of Hormuz by Iran’s military brass.
—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
The postponement denies the Giants (31-43) an opportunity to sweep a team for the first time this season.
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Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
European stocks dipped on Friday as markets reacted negatively to the postponement of talks between Tehran and Washington.
—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for postponement
Noun
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But the heat has led to cancellations and delays in several states.
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The city commission reached a major step forward on the project after months of delays and disagreements over the best way to replace the old City Hall, which was damaged beyond repair by the historic flooding of April 2023.
Noun
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The deferral followed an hour-long analysis of options — and challenges, outlined by Jon Weiss, deputy county administrator.
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The current 60-day deferral is not a resolution.
Noun
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Castle, a soldier who was eligible for a deferment — due to his stateside work as an engineer — but enlisted anyway.
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This benefit is suspended during periods of deferment, grace period, or forbearance.
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“Postponement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/postponement. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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