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delayed

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


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That work required power to be shutdown between February and July last year, which delayed testing of technology related to the Automated People Mover, according to LAist.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

“We gave them a lot of information about mortality risk, and they still delayed the reduction in their asset position,” Duffy said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

The White House is not requiring Kushner to file financial disclosure documents, and certification of Witkoff’s has been inexplicably delayed for months.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

Charity Cancer Research Wales said it is important separate waiting areas are made available, because if patients get ill, vital treatment could be delayed.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Mudd’s lies delayed the cavalry’s departure long enough to allow the fugitives to escape Maryland.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson




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