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Synonyms and antonyms of the word: postponement

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According to the minister, the decision to shift the census was necessitated by the postponement of the Gubernatorial and State Assembly elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from March 11 to March 18.

Source: https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2023/03/15/date-for-2023-census-shifted/

African National Congress (ANC) MP Hope Papo proposed a postponement.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/parliament/gcaleka-appointment-postponed-hlophe-impeachment/

After a postponement, the tie went ahead on a Tuesday night in late January and the Black and Whites won 2-1 to book a fourth round trip to Ayr United.

Source: https://www.northern-scot.co.uk/sport/annus-horribilis-a-look-at-elgin-citys-12-months-from-h-337319/

Although drummer Travis Barker hurt a finger earlier this year, forcing the postponement of the band’s tour, “there was no sign of injury here — his playing felt crisp and precise, and the band felt tight and rehearsed,” the review adds.

Source: https://variety.com/2023/music/news/frank-ocean-pulls-out-coachella-weekend-2-1235589131/

A statement signed by the Acting Clerk of the House, Ibrahim Musa, indicates that the postponement was because of security advice issued to the Governor Abdullahi Sule.

Source: https://www.nationalaccordnewspaper.com/gov-sule-re-appoints-ssg-as-nasarawa-assembly-postpones-inauguration-today/

Barnes suggested that Bayless did seem more concerned about the postponement of the game, and that his comment was “blatant disrespect” to Hamlin.

Source: https://www.complex.com/sports/matt-barnes-rips-skip-bayless-damar-hamlin-tweet

Better late than never, the 50th Annual Daytime Emmys got underway on Friday night from downtown Los Angeles’ Westin Bonaventure Hotel, after six months of postponement due to the Hollywood strikes.

Source: https://biztoc.com/x/4a42afbe5f856046?ref=ff

But the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic led to widespread travel restrictions and more postponement.

Source: https://anglicanjournal.com/new-bishop-for-northern-ontario-morris-fiddler-consecrated-after-years-long-delay/

December’s strikes saw the postponement of almost 30,000 acute appointments and operations, hampering efforts to reduce waiting lists, which stand at 7.2million.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11659871/Almost-50-000-patient-visits-ruined-largest-strikes-NHS-history.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Earlier in the day, the armed standoff led to the postponement of the annual Downtown St. John's Christmas Parade.

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/brazil-street-barriacaded-nov-26-1.7040463?cmp=rss

However, the postponement of Fylde’s last home fixture against Hull prompted a rethink on plans to give the players a break.

Source: https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/other-sport/fylde-rfc-players-will-take-momentum-into-preston-grasshoppers-derby-4445300

It came later for me because I intended to marry at a particular age but situations beyond my control, economic instability and all that contributed to the postponement of my desire to get married.

Source: https://punchng.com/notion-father-must-be-familys-sole-provider-wrong-anyaele/

Mahomed granted the postponement to 26 May as requested by Mpofu.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/courts/zuma-to-challenge-ramaphosa-interdict/

Meanwhile the commission does not give any postponement of the election date.

Source: https://www.informationng.com/2023/01/2023-inec-chairman-meets-leaders-of-18-political-parties-in-abuja.html

Producers of the new TV series have announced a postponement of the show’s Gala World Premiere originally slated for Monday September 25 at The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Harlem.

Source: https://sflcn.com/from-yard-the-series-postpones-new-york-premiere/

That race also appears set to face either delays or postponement and would have faced similar issues should a storm have popped up late Sunday afternoon.

Source: https://brobible.com/sports/article/nascar-chicago-street-race-looks-like-disaster/

The 2020 postponement was blamed on the 9 pandemic and the failure of many countries to meet the criteria for the 2027 launch including curbing inflation, budget deficits, financing, reserves and exchange rate stability.

Source: https://www.ghanaiantimes.com.gh/west-africa-needs-political-commitment-to-roll-out-single-currency-gitfic/

The former prime minister recounted how she was told of a worsening situation on September 7 – with the postponement of a Privy Council.

Source: https://www.malverngazette.co.uk/news/national/23777213.late-queen-told-ex-pm-liz-truss-meet-soon-final-audience/?ref=rss

The four governors also called for the postponement of the barangay elections scheduled on Oct. 30 this year until the decommissioning is completed.

Source: https://www.mindanews.com/top-stories/2023/02/4-barmm-governors-ask-palace-to-hasten-decommissioning-of-milf/