delaying

Example Sentences

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Taiwanese warships must be ready at all times to respond, delaying their regular maintenance and cutting into rest periods for crew, according to Taiwanese officials.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

According to the researchers, this indicates that simply delaying the development of diabetes may not be enough to protect the heart.

From Science Daily • Jun. 14, 2026

Jim Bradley, a financial advisor, has told certain clients they would be better off taking the RMD now rather than delaying it with the still working exception.

From Barron's • Jun. 13, 2026

You asked whether delaying until age 67 would be a bad idea.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Any number of reasons could be delaying things.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir