postpone
verb (used with object)
to put off to a later time; defer.
will be postponing
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future progressiveof postpone.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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Ann Wilson, lead singer of the Seattle-based rock band Heart, reveals she is battling cancer and will be postponing the group’s Royal Flush Tour to 2025.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2024
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band announced Wednesday that they will be postponing their remaining 2023 tour dates so that Springsteen can continue to receive treatment for peptic ulcer disease.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2023
“Okay but SZA tour leg 2? I will be postponing groceries for the foreseeable future,” joked @aquathlonjorts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2023
“Because that goal is not achievable at this time, we will be postponing the event until we can properly celebrate the artists in a manner worthy of the gifts they have given the world.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 21, 2021
“Because these discussions with the N.Y.P.D. are ongoing, we will be postponing a few of our upcoming shows at Irving Plaza and the Gramercy.”
From New York Times ● Jun. 1, 2016
