delay
Example Sentences
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Current medications do not cure the disease, but rather -- at most -- delay its progression by several months.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
"Trains are subject to delay, diversion and cancellation this evening. Ticket acceptance is in place and you may use your ticket at no extra cost on London Underground services between London terminals," the spokesperson added.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
If you delay claiming your retirement benefit beyond FRA, it will continue to increase until age 70.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
A delay between checks paid in and checks paid out can give the temporary illusion of more funds available.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
I can conceal you if you take my hand, but I will not delay this hunt yet again.
From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi
Vocabulary lists containing delay
Common Five-letter Words for Wordle, List 3
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