Sentence examples for asked for a postponement from inspiring English sources

In 2008, Senator John McCain asked for a postponement of the first debate, citing the turmoil in the financial markets.

He complained about the lack of security in Iraq, and the inadequate electricity supply — "It is worse than ever today" — and asked for a postponement of the elections.

The deadline for the government's reply to last week's warning was originally September 4th, but has now been extended to September 13th, after Madrid asked for a postponement.

He complained about the lack of security in Iraq, and the inadequate electricity supply—"It is worse than ever today"—and asked for a postponement of the elections.

"We asked for a postponement so we can give the issue further consideration," said Stu Loeser, a spokesman for the mayor's office.

A week earlier, after defense attorneys had asked for a postponement, the judge had proposed severing the case to limit the length of the trial.

I ask for a postponement for an additional candidate or candidates to stand in an open and fair process".

Anna Stavitskaya, another lawyer representing Politkovskaya's family, said she would ask for a postponement because Moskalenko was unable to attend.

By asking for a postponement of the execution of the arrest warrant, Libyan authorities are subjecting themselves to the scrutiny of the ICC's judges.

Amoah says he supports Morocco's decision to ask for a postponement of the tournament.

Daveiss had to ask for a postponement because Davis Floyd, one of his key witnesses, was then serving in the Indiana General Assembly and could not be present in court.