delayed
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Tesla had initially planned to show off the robot earlier this year but delayed doing so, citing concerns that rivals could copy its designs.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
But even a short gap can mean skipped medications, delayed appointments or untreated symptoms that become urgent and potentially more serious than they would otherwise have been.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
Roads will continue to buckle and flights will continue to be delayed from extreme heat, Marlon warns.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
Up to 45 percent of dementia risk could be prevented or delayed, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, citing modifiable risk factors such as tobacco and air pollution.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
Upon reentry on June 19, the Vostok 6 was delayed because of problems that were not made public at the time.
From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson
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