Example Sentences

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Barry Manilow has been diagnosed with lung cancer and will be postponing his January concerts.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2025

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

“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