postponements

noun

plural of postponement
as in delays

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  1. delays
  2. deferrals
Noun
  • While supply constraints are contributing to the delays, strong demand suggests the device could become another growth engine.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Together, these efforts can help smooth the often difficult path from the first unexplained symptoms to an accurate diagnosis, while reducing the risk of both misdiagnosis and unnecessary delays.
    — Bruce Bebo, STAT, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of delays
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  • The legislation was initially introduced in March 2026 and underwent multiple deferrals and extensive legal review before coming up for a final vote this week.
    — La'Tasha Givens, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • DePodesta didn't have an answer on Tuesday when asked about the Rockies' plans for Bryant and whether the club would try to spread the money owed to him over the next two seasons as deferrals.
    — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of deferrals
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“Postponements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/postponements. Accessed 2 Nov. 2026.

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