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But only hours before the scheduled ceremony, he announced he was postponing the executive order because he did not want to take away America’s competitive advantage over China and other countries.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

The budget gym operator added fewer members in the March quarter than it did a year earlier, and now it’s postponing plans to charge more for some memberships.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

“How can it not be judicial review of the determination if you’re postponing the determination?” he asked.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Ministers had previously said that postponing the polls would help deliver a major shake-up of local government.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

His frustration grew when he read a letter from Emma postponing the wedding five days.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman