delay
Example Sentences
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The new deferment program will allow eligible homeowners to delay property taxes until June 30, 2030 — it does not, however, apply to taxes that were due and paid this year.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
The company is exploring a U.S. listing of its inter-satellite data delay system business.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
"Albania should refrain from any action that could jeopardise the fulfilment of the closing benchmarks, and we expect the Albanian authorities to act without delay."
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
If you delay claiming beyond FRA, your benefit would increase by approximately 8% per year until age 70.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
Without a second's delay Aravis let go the horses, caught the edge of the litter, swung herself up beside Lasaraleen and whispered furiously in her ear.
From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis
Vocabulary lists containing delay
Common Five-letter Words for Wordle, List 3
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