delay
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For mild cognitive impairment, those with higher enrichment developed symptoms at an average age of 85, compared to age 78 for those with lower enrichment, a seven-year delay.
From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026
Its decision to delay the update to the Gauge was an effort to minimize disruption, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
IRS computers could delay processing the return if the agency has received tax-reporting forms that aren’t reported on the taxpayer’s return.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
California-based Planet Labs initially introduced a 14-day delay on providing new imagery from the region in March.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
“Bat,” Mr. Grayson answered, “sometimes we have to wait. It’s good practice to delay gratification.”
From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold
Vocabulary lists containing delay
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