delaying

Example Sentences

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Coroner Elizabeth Wheeler recorded a conclusion of death by misadventure but added: "I am concerned that selfish and illegal parking can have an impact of delaying emergency vehicles which can have implications for future deaths."

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Comedy wins the argument again, delaying Deborah’s self-imposed deadline indefinitely.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

"Right now, I'm just delaying as much as I can."

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

But worse than the price hikes is the unsettling feeling that consumers are being gaslit by tech giants paying lip service to the gaming community while delaying product releases or peddling AI-generated “slop.”

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

She hasn’t tried to deny it, of course, but I’m certain that she’s delaying as she tries to figure out how she might.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse