delayed

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The Berkeley, Calif.—based company in January delayed the release of its next-generation Cepheus-1-108Q system, saying it needed to make more progress on the technical front.

From Barron's • 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

The company, though, has also delayed upgrades to Siri and leaned more on partnerships to advance its software rather than spending heavily on AI.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The two County Championship matches he played for Durham in May were also his first in two years, after the start to his season was delayed by the recovery from a broken cheek.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

I told them that one life was bad enough to lose, and that if they delayed they would sacrifice Miss Lucy.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker