delayed

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The company failed to get enough money from outside investors, and the planned construction was delayed.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

This delayed overtaking of Pratt by Raman was largely expected, because California’s vote-by-mail system accepts ballots postmarked on or before Election Day and received within seven days of the election.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

"The search operation was delayed solely due to adverse weather conditions, but it does not mean there was negligence," he tells the BBC.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Earlier this year, the company shut down or delayed several initiatives and began focusing on making its coding agent, Codex, more broadly available.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Too many, like us, have delayed their departure until the bitter end.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar