delay
Example Sentences
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But she used it in an apparent effort to convince our reporter not to delay with his own application.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
People with the highest enrichment developed Alzheimer's at an average age of 94, compared to age 88 for those with the lowest enrichment, over a five-year delay.
From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026
If she is likely to receive a higher spousal benefit than her own, regardless of when she initially claimed, delaying your claim would also delay that higher benefit.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
“My delay in taking action against Eric was driven by fear, not doubt,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
And when he finally let us go for the day, I spent as long as possible packing up my books, trying to delay the awkwardness of having to talk to him.
From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller
Vocabulary lists containing delay
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