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delayed

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


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An unprecedented blackout had delayed the game, arguably shifting momentum toward the Ravens.

From Salon

Bernal broke into the first team at the start of last season but a severe knee injury in August 2024 kept him out for around a year and delayed his progress.

From Barron's

While few dispute the potential for AI to remake the business-software sector—along with virtually every facet of the economy—most believe the impacts will be more diffuse and delayed than this week’s selloff suggested.

From The Wall Street Journal

They argue the snap vote has delayed anti-inflation measures, postponed debate over the fiscal 2026 budget, and placed an additional administrative burden on local municipalities.

From BBC

After the big football game, investors and traders will be looking ahead this week to the delayed release of January’s employment report on Wednesday.

From Barron's