delayed

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Back in Louisiana, a federal judge delayed a March trial date and hasn’t set a new one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

The analysts estimated that demand for oil has dropped by about 3% so far, with the likelihood of further losses if the normalization process is delayed.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

American delayed 799 flights, or 22%, while Delta and United had 16% and 13% of their flights delayed.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

A stronger law on freedom of speech on England's campuses came into force in August 2025, but the complaints system element has been delayed.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

She had first applied for admission to NASA’s astronaut training program in 1985, but the Challenger disaster had delayed the process.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas