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  • past participle of delay.
  • past tense form of delay.
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delayed

[dih-leyd] / dɪˈleɪd /
ADJECTIVE
held up
Synonyms


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Hearings can be rescheduled or delayed if documents filed with the court — including materials submitted as supporting evidence — have not been served on the alleged abuser.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 16, 2026

While the latest Gemini Pro model remains delayed, Google has been releasing more cost-efficient Flash models.

From MarketWatch Sep. 16, 2026

He has never scored for Scotland but did net one of the penalties in the shootout that sealed a place at the delayed Euro 2020 finals.

From BBC Sep. 15, 2026

A delayed celebration as Alexander Zverev loses track of the score–and other surreal moments from the season’s final tennis major.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

“They had to de-ice three planes. Ugh, that delayed everything. I’m sorry I’m so late.”

From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya




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