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to assign to a later time
we'll have to postpone a decision until we have all the information
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Recent Examples of postponed
Ben Church, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
If an application for historic status is pending, demolition can be further postponed.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026
The Clifford star also postponed two live comedy shows he was set to perform with frequent collaborator Steve Martin in Milwaukee and Minneapolis at the end of February.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Mar. 2026
In September 2025, the iconic British punk band postponed the tour after guitarist Steve Jones sustained a broken wrist, forcing the cancellation of all remaining North and South American dates.
—Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
In most markets, tickets purchased for tour dates postponed in 2025 will be honored at the rescheduled 2026 performances.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Monday’s matches between Shabab Al Ahli of the United Arab Emirates and Iranian side Tractor FC in Dubai, and Al Duhail of Qatar and Saudi Arabian side Al Ahli in Doha, have both been postponed.
—Ali Rampling, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2026
Earlier on Sunday, Asian soccer's governing body postponed continental club championship playoffs scheduled in the Middle East this week, saying AFC Champions League Elite Round of 16 games will be rescheduled.
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
The demand came after county commissioners on Tuesday postponed action on a proposal from County Judge Ruben Becerra for a 30-day moratorium on approvals of water-hungry developments including the data centers rapidly popping up across the state.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 24 Feb. 2026
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Notably, the Qatar soccer federation (QFA) has postponed all tournaments and matches until further notice.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
If an application for historic status is pending, demolition can be further postponed.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026
The Clifford star also postponed two live comedy shows he was set to perform with frequent collaborator Steve Martin in Milwaukee and Minneapolis at the end of February.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Mar. 2026
In September 2025, the iconic British punk band postponed the tour after guitarist Steve Jones sustained a broken wrist, forcing the cancellation of all remaining North and South American dates.
—Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
In most markets, tickets purchased for tour dates postponed in 2025 will be honored at the rescheduled 2026 performances.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Monday’s matches between Shabab Al Ahli of the United Arab Emirates and Iranian side Tractor FC in Dubai, and Al Duhail of Qatar and Saudi Arabian side Al Ahli in Doha, have both been postponed.
—Ali Rampling, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2026
Earlier on Sunday, Asian soccer's governing body postponed continental club championship playoffs scheduled in the Middle East this week, saying AFC Champions League Elite Round of 16 games will be rescheduled.
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
The demand came after county commissioners on Tuesday postponed action on a proposal from County Judge Ruben Becerra for a 30-day moratorium on approvals of water-hungry developments including the data centers rapidly popping up across the state.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for postponed
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Brave jumpers leaped into Evergreen Lake on March 1, or meteorological spring, as the delayed Evergreen Lake Plunge took place.—
CBSColorado.com Staff,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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In a delayed broadcast of the event, edited and aired two hours later, BBC did not remove the slur.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Feb. 2026
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According to police, the victim deferred treatment until Saturday.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Plans deferred indefinitely may never materialize.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Postponed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/postponed. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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