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delayed

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


Example Sentences

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Last year’s shutdown delayed the September and October releases.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Labor Department, which includes the Bureau of Labor Statistics, is affected by the delayed funding package.

From Barron's

She said this will strain hospital staff and lead to longer wait times and delayed care for all patients.

From Los Angeles Times

The threat of lightning delayed the start by 75 minutes and a scheduled 16 overs a side match was further reduced by another lightning stoppage.

From Barron's

Journalists joked about her long quest for fame over a decade ago; her ascension felt delayed in part because she’d started it so young.

From Los Angeles Times