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Japanese music events have been cancelled in China, including one where a singer was rushed off stage mid-performance, while film distributors have postponed the release of several Japanese movies.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

The election campaign has been disrupted by the storms, which have killed at least seven people, and at least 14 of the worst affected constituencies have postponed voting for nearly 32,000 people by one week.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

I also bring my own lunch to the office, shop at outlet stores, and have postponed a gift to take advantage of those sales that begin immediately after Christmas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

Three government shutdowns in the past 30 years have postponed economic data releases.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

Even the Trial stadiums have postponed the Trials scheduled for the day the storm will arrive.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu