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delaying

ADJECTIVE
putting off
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Antonyms


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Amid the fears, OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, suggested it might be delaying its initial public offering plans.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 14, 2026

In June, the New York Times reported that OpenAI was leaning toward delaying its IPO until next year.

From Barron's Sep. 13, 2026

Backers of the bill accused some peers of using delaying tactics to block the proposal, while critics argued it was not fit for purpose due to a lack of safeguards.

From BBC Sep. 11, 2026

Natural-gas turbines can face multiyear delivery backlogs, delaying new gas-fired power plants.

From MarketWatch Sep. 10, 2026

“They are delaying the repairs for one week—just for us,” he explains.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper




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