Example Sentences

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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

She had postponed her treatment, she told Netflix producers, to undergo numerous rounds of IVF in the hope of having a baby.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

In an internal note to staff, Simo said a neuroimmune condition had worsened and that she had postponed medical tests and new therapies to stay focused at work since starting her job last August.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 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