delayed

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Hillsborough families have also criticised the government over the delayed introduction of the new law and have labelled it an "insult".

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Thus, Phil has delayed his consideration as a candidate by another five years.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Irrigation systems go dry, planting is delayed or scaled back and harvests are lost.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

On a recent earnings call, Musk said Tesla’s future additions to its vehicle lineups would all be autonomous over the long run, excluding its plans for the delayed Roadster sports car.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

It would mean a delayed victory, a tighter squeezing of Biafra’s territory, but it would also mean that they would go and live in Kainene’s house in Orlu until the war ended.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie