delay
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Kanin’s attorneys argue the disbursement delay was caused by incomplete records and due diligence concerns — worries further snarled by the so-called slayer statute barring Californians from inheriting from people they have killed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
"We therefore view the continued delay in the transparent announcement and verification of presidential results with grave concern," he added.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
Sandy and Nick Burgoyne were meant to be heading home to the USA on Wednesday morning but decided to delay their flight so they could catch the eclipse.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
If these chips can delay obsolescence long enough for that to be true, the rate of innovation in AI computing must be a lot lower than I had thought.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
Sancho, on Don Quixote's orders, gave the driver and the lion keeper a little money to make up for the delay.
From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios
"In turn, this can lead to poor weight gain, growth problems, and developmental delays," the spokesperson said.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
Many other flights between LAX and Hawaii continued to operate Saturday, with some experiencing delays.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
Alphabet’s artificial-intelligence capabilities have received intense scrutiny in recent weeks as its latest Gemini model experiences delays.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
Beyond semiconductors, GM and other automakers have wrestled with supplier bankruptcies, logistics delays across rail and freight networks and volatile raw-material pricing that have strained the industry’s parts network.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
“Yeah, it was fine. No delays, thank goodness.”
From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya
Australian authorities had initially planned a nationwide gun buyback, though plans have been delayed over funding and how it would be implemented.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
While his sentencing was delayed to a later date, Sandoval can only receive life without the possibility of parole or the death penalty under California law.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
The regulator, Ofwat, said the extra spending would enable the firms to support growth and better environmental outcomes, and ensure important upgrades were not delayed.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Kemp said he remains skeptical of those figures given the possibility that some orders could eventually be cancelled or delayed.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
Mami is delayed in the kitchen, where she and Chucha and Lorena are frying extra batches of the Washburns’ pastelitos for the party.
From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez
“We have to take these sources at face value and assume that this is changing the economics and the economic viability of their industry and therefore delaying the energy transition,” Will Alpine said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Others advise delaying Social Security benefits as long as possible, especially if you expect to live a long life.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
It was, they both said, much better than the one they saw in New York back in April 2024 - and well worth delaying their journey home for.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
In addition, Paramount said that delaying the transaction until next spring will add $190 million in bridge loan financing costs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
“I talked with headquarters,” Pena spoke slowly, delaying the news to increase my anticipation.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
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