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delaying

ADJECTIVE
putting off
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If policymakers instead focus on strengthening insurance coverage and preventing insurers from denying or delaying access to breakthrough treatments, patients could have equitable access to the miracle drugs of today — and tomorrow.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

One overlooked risk is delaying retirement out of fear.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

But customers in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa are "delaying purchases" of glyphosate products, Bayer said in its report.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

The picture is clouded by Jofra Archer's involvement at the IPL, probably delaying his England return until the second Test.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

The boy-Human’s inability to focus was needlessly delaying the work he and his thumbs needed to do.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth




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