had postponed
- past perfect of postpone.
Example Sentences
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SpaceX had postponed a May test mission for the rocket after the booster didn’t perform as expected, prompting the FAA to require the company to investigate the mishap.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
The French president had postponed announcing the date of his visit until his plane landed on Monday, for security reasons.
From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026
But then Trump told reporters at the White House on Thursday that he had postponed a signing ceremony for the order because he “didn’t like certain aspects of it.”
From MarketWatch ● May 21, 2026
On Saturday, Musk confirmed he had postponed a planned weekend trip to India to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, citing “very heavy Tesla obligations.”
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 20, 2024
Maybe there was a mistake in his departure date; maybe he had postponed his trip.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
