delayed

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Apple criticised the law on Monday when it blamed the DMA for its delayed rollout of the AI-enhanced voice assistant Siri, which the EU flatly rejected.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

While these diseases and even some treatments are interrelated, they are often treated as separate conditions with their own specialists—cardiologists, endocrinologists and nephrologists, which can lead to delayed diagnoses or treatments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

It likely delayed its detection and hampered efforts to deliver tests and treatment to the affected areas.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

Earlier this year, hundreds of people contacted BBC Your Voice to say delayed mail had resulted in issues such as missed hospital appointments.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

He bent over, bracing his hands against his knees, trying to pull more air into his lungs, a delayed reaction to all his frantic pedaling and running.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix