delay
Example Sentences
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Delay doesn’t, especially in countries like Congo, where capacity-building was abandoned.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
A separate scheme will also make it easier for passengers who buy their tickets from third-party retailers such as Trainline to claim compensation for late or cancelled services under the Delay Repay scheme.
From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026
“But one thing I won’t give into is delay. Delay is denial for people: lives, traditions, places torn apart, torn asunder.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2025
Delay now and gamble on a better deal – benefitting your self-interests – later.
From Salon • Feb. 1, 2024
“I’m to return to Moral Climates. I’ll file a complimentary report. Delay action for at least forty-eight hours. Say I’m investigating more fully.”
From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury
Vocabulary lists containing delay
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