delayed

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Comprehensive policies typically include coverage for trip interruptions, trip cancellations, lost or delayed baggage, medical emergencies and emergency evacuations.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 9, 2026

It said millions of phone calls from customers were "likely mishandled" over nearly a three-year period which prevented or delayed customers from switching to a better deal.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026

This season, not everybody’s entering Episode 1; there are delayed entrances.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026

The setback delayed missions and prompted the company to redirect capital toward a major rebuilding effort.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026

Conditions were seldom ideal, for the delayed action release was unreliable.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey