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Recent Examples of postponement
Players have already witnessed the postponement of one event, even after being told PIF would support the league well beyond this season.
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Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 5 May 2026
Redondo Beach City Councilmember Brad Waller weighed in on the evacuation in the comments section of BeachLife’s initial postponement announcement on Facebook.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
Ben Folds is back, making good on a December postponement at District Music Hall with a solo show.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
She was warmed up and ready for a big game in the circle Thursday against Lake Park but rain came and forced a postponement.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The postponement will likely impact the Giants’ pitching plans for May 4 at home against the San Diego Padres.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026
The postponement is due to significant moisture damage found in the foundation, floors, roof coverings and exterior walls which comprise the building’s shell, as well as microbial contamination found elsewhere in the structure.
—News Desk, Artforum, 24 Apr. 2026
Another day, another setback for Berlin‘s long awaited Berlin Modern, as moisture damage in the building’s shell and microbial contamination in other parts of the structure have forced the postponement of the museum to 2030.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Formula 1 returns from an unexpected month-long hiatus after the postponement of races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, with the Miami Grand Prix in early May.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 5 May 2026
Redondo Beach City Councilmember Brad Waller weighed in on the evacuation in the comments section of BeachLife’s initial postponement announcement on Facebook.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
Ben Folds is back, making good on a December postponement at District Music Hall with a solo show.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
She was warmed up and ready for a big game in the circle Thursday against Lake Park but rain came and forced a postponement.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The postponement will likely impact the Giants’ pitching plans for May 4 at home against the San Diego Padres.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026
The postponement is due to significant moisture damage found in the foundation, floors, roof coverings and exterior walls which comprise the building’s shell, as well as microbial contamination found elsewhere in the structure.
—News Desk, Artforum, 24 Apr. 2026
Another day, another setback for Berlin‘s long awaited Berlin Modern, as moisture damage in the building’s shell and microbial contamination in other parts of the structure have forced the postponement of the museum to 2030.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Formula 1 returns from an unexpected month-long hiatus after the postponement of races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, with the Miami Grand Prix in early May.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for postponement
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Heidi Vonblum, the city’s planning director, said the delay will allow the city to help neighborhoods that have suffered from past city zoning practices, including zoning based on race or ethnicity.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Gas prices, which tend to follow moves in oil with a delay, were slightly higher on May 7.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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But without swift government support – tax and insurance deferrals, low-interest loans, and special aid for small firms – a much larger wave of unemployment is likely, according to Etemad.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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For homeowners who are 65 or older, disabled, or disabled veterans, the interest rate is lower, around 5%, and collection efforts are paused during the deferral.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
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In the first quarter of 2026, 160,000 student loan borrowers were enrolled in the unemployment deferment, according to Kantrowitz.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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For one, new student loans will no longer have the option of deferment because of unemployment or economic hardship.—
Annie Ma,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Postponement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/postponement. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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