Now, I try not to delay, postpone or keep anything that could bring laughter and joy into our lives.

我正在分秒必争，唯恐错过(或者说是在确保自己不断去做)任何能够给我们的生活带来欢笑与乐趣的事情。

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According to the Pentagon, the Army two weeks ago told commanders to purchase fewer parts, delay repairs on training equipment and postpone nonessential travel.

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Not knowing can make businesses more likely to postpone investment decisions, and individuals more likely to delay big purchases.

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Mr. Taylor, for instance, will have to postpone planting some soybeans this spring until after the wheat is harvested, and that delay could cut into production.

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