postponements

noun

plural of postponement
as in delays

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  1. delays
  2. deferrals
Noun
  • Thunderstorms caused flight delays at New York City area airports on Saturday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
  • The downpours contributed to flight delays and cancellations at LaGuardia, Kennedy and Newark airports on the eve of the World Cup final match in New Jersey on Sunday.
    — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
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  • Critics have also argued that the deferrals delay legitimate payments to vulnerable groups, and could ultimately lead to higher costs for taxpayers if providers reduce services and patients are forced to turn to more expensive forms of care.
    — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 22 July 2026
  • The Minnesota deferrals target 14 high-risk areas the state's own legislative auditor identified as vulnerable to fraud.
    — Ahmed Aboulenein, USA Today, 21 July 2026
Definition of deferrals
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