dilatory

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Dilatory in his early as well as his later years, Scott left his house that morning half an hour late.

From Old and New London Volume I by Thornbury, Walter

Dilatory tactics in directing had become too fast a habit with Nolan to be broken at will, and had forced him to forego his chance at that attractive job in the East.

From Linda Lee, Incorporated A Novel by Vance, Louis Joseph

Dilatory persons are frequently exposed to surprise and hurry in every thing that belongs to them; the time is come, and they are unprepared.

From The Young Gentleman and Lady's Monitor, and English Teacher's Assistant by Moore, John Hamilton

Dilatory tactics and compromises are often more dangerous than giving a little more than the least amount of treatment possible, for good measure.

From The Third Great Plague A Discussion of Syphilis for Everyday People by Stokes, John H. (John Hinchman)

Dilatory motions of all kinds were in order.

From Ten Years Near the German Frontier A Retrospect and a Warning by Egan, Maurice Francis