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delay

[dih-ley] / dɪˈleɪ /




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In some cases, an option like yours, which allows retirees to delay claiming until at least FRA, can be even more advantageous.

From MarketWatch

The Scottish government wants the country's 14 health board to work closer together in the coming years to tackle longstanding problems like waiting time and treatment delays.

From BBC

To become Fed chair, Warsh must undergo a confirmation hearing in front of the Senate, which could delay his appointment.

From Barron's

The backlog that isn’t cleared will be carried into the current filing season, the report said, which may feed into delays processing returns and issuing refunds.

From MarketWatch

Hutchison can’t appeal a Supreme Court ruling, but it can request clarifications that could delay the formal termination of its operating license.

From The Wall Street Journal