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delaying

ADJECTIVE
putting off
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Antonyms


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The research team had travelled for five days by sea to reach Nikumaroro and was forced to spend several days on their ship following rough seas and strong winds, delaying their search on the island.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

If you live well into your 80s, delaying benefits will result in higher lifetime monthly payments.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

The earlier fat intake also slowed gastric emptying, delaying the movement of glucose from the stomach into the intestine.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026

Two teams were sent to the wrong venue, delaying a volleyball match.

From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 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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