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postponed

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SpaceX shares have faced pressure after the company postponed a Starship test launch and ahead of an August lockup expiration.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

They have also demanded that the issue of "Afrophobia" be discussed at the next African Union summit, while Ghana has postponed a planned visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

A spokesperson for Universal said reports that the coaster’s opening is postponed until the end of 2026 are “not accurate” and disputed the notion that the coaster has been delayed.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

CEO Elon Musk then confirmed the mission had been postponed, following an announcement during a livestream of the event that it had been cut short.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

Parents and students across the county were in chaos, games had been postponed, and their reputation was on the line.

From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi