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Recent Examples of Synonyms for postponement
Noun
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She's had months to do ANYTHING real and all she's done is delay and cover for elite p*dos.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025 -
After several delays and the project going on pause during the COVID-19 pandemic, the mural got underway and now her dream has come true.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
12 July 2025
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As of now, the White House has notified Congress only of a pending $9.4 billion rescission request (and no funding deferrals).—
Doug Criscitello,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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The deal, which contains deferrals, represents the largest contract for a pitcher under Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns, who started his tenure in late 2023.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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The legislation reduces the chances for deferments or forbearance and imposes new limits on lending for students who are part-time.—
Jordan Green,
The Tennessean,
8 July 2025
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The legislation also reduces opportunities for deferments or forbearance and new limits on lending for part-time students.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
5 July 2025
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“Postponement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/postponement. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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