delayed
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The league has called off tournaments, slashed prize money, delayed player payments and faced a lawsuit from creative agency Fresh Tape Media.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
"There may be a slow creeping effect of chemical accumulation that will contribute to delayed colony collapse."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 22, 2026
In the meantime, it doesn’t hurt to mull over other ways to help foster an appreciation for delayed gratification — in ways you’d be able to see and appreciate while you’re alive.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
Morning rain delayed the action until 14:45 BST.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
But the flight of the Rodina had to be delayed because Marina was hospitalized with appendicitis.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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