delaying

Example Sentences

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Officials also pledged to investigate illegal foreign-exchange transactions by exporters and importers through lead-and-lag practices—such as accelerating import payments or excessively delaying export receipts—activities the government has vowed to crack down on.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

They were hit with another lawsuit, accusing the county of illegally delaying the data centers.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Prior to the law, spouses could receive spousal benefits while delaying their own retirement benefits so that the latter would grow through delayed retirement credits over time.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

But, as the season concluded, they believed that delaying the decision which looked increasingly inevitable would be unfair on the squad and damaging to preparations for next season.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Perhaps it is the fault of the mountains, glowering above us, delaying sunrise and hastening the night.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson