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Recent Examples of postponement
The cancellation of Electric Vehicle incentives along with rolling tariffs have caused the postponement or termination of multiple new vehicle programs.
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Steve Tengler, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The postponement by the California Energy Commission until 2030 comes after two oil refineries accounting for roughly 18% of the state’s refining capacity announced their plans to close in the coming months.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025
Miami’s election postponement would give current city commissioners and the mayor — who is termed out at the end of the year — an extra year in office.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
Nissan delays production of three new electric SUVs at its Mississippi plant until 2028, a three-year postponement.
—Stuart Dyos, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
With such a tight schedule, postponement was not an option.
—Peter Carline, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Reps for the production company behind the film, Expectation, did not immediately return a request for comment regarding the doc’s postponement.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2025
Public outcry on social media The festival’s social media page hasn’t had a new post since announcing the concert’s postponement in 2024.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Brandon Blackstock cause of death revealed as melanoma Former Tennessee resident Kelly Clarkson announced the postponement of her Las Vegas show to be with her family a day before the death of her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 13 Aug. 2025
Steve Tengler, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The postponement by the California Energy Commission until 2030 comes after two oil refineries accounting for roughly 18% of the state’s refining capacity announced their plans to close in the coming months.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025
Miami’s election postponement would give current city commissioners and the mayor — who is termed out at the end of the year — an extra year in office.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
Nissan delays production of three new electric SUVs at its Mississippi plant until 2028, a three-year postponement.
—Stuart Dyos, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
With such a tight schedule, postponement was not an option.
—Peter Carline, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Reps for the production company behind the film, Expectation, did not immediately return a request for comment regarding the doc’s postponement.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2025
Public outcry on social media The festival’s social media page hasn’t had a new post since announcing the concert’s postponement in 2024.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Brandon Blackstock cause of death revealed as melanoma Former Tennessee resident Kelly Clarkson announced the postponement of her Las Vegas show to be with her family a day before the death of her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for postponement
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Colleyville Heritage defeated Richland 30-21 in a game halted early in the third quarter after a second lightning delay Friday at Mustang-Panther Stadium.—
Jordan Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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Fans booed the delay from the stands at the Johan Cruyff Stadium.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained him in Indianapolis during a routine check-in required after obtaining a temporary deferral of deportation.—
Lluvia Gaucin,
IndyStar,
26 Aug. 2025
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That catch-up limit is $11,250 for workers aged 60 to 63 in 2025, which brings the max deferral cap to $34,750 for these investors.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
25 Aug. 2025
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During a deferment, interest may not accrue on certain Direct Loans, a category that covers most federal student debt, according to the Education Department.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
7 Sep. 2025
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Wage garnishment would be a major shift from Biden-era policies that allowed for student loan deferment and forgiveness in some cases.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Postponement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/postponement. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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