delayed

Example Sentences

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But 15 different starting lineups in 28 games has delayed some of the team’s ability to build continuity.

From Los Angeles Times

The vote was held on 30 November but the count was delayed twice by technical outages, which electoral officials called "inexcusable".

From BBC

But lately, releases of economic data delayed by the government shutdown have helped to reinforce expectations that the U.S. economy in 2026 will land right in investors’ sweet spot.

From MarketWatch

Data delayed by the government shutdown and released last week showed unemployment rising to 4.6% last month.

From The Wall Street Journal

Kelbourne Woolens, for one, delayed the release of two new yarns Kelley had hoped to launch this year because of the trade uncertainty.

From Barron's