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be delayed

VERB

drag

Synonyms

STRONGEST

crawl creep hang shuffle

STRONG

dally dawdle delay inch lag linger loiter poke procrastinate sag shamble stagnate straggle tarry traipse

WEAK

be quiescent encounter difficulty lag behind limp along mark time put off slow down trail behind

Antonyms

STRONG

advance finish go hasten hurry push run rush speed

Example Sentences

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The conflict with Iran means an expected decline in coal demand by the end of this decade will likely now be delayed, Knutson said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

However, given the need to implement measures to contain the hack, Hasbro said the reporting of first-quarter results may be delayed.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

A trial, originally scheduled for November this year, may now be delayed until January 2027 because of the new allegations.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Seeding meetings for playoffs also could be delayed depending on how long a strike lasts.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

“No problem. I’ve put you on the three thirty. It may be delayed, because of the storm, so keep an eye on the screens. Checking any baggage?”

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman

be delayed

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