dilatory

Example Sentences

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Attempts to clean up trillions of dollars in off-balance-sheet debts owed by local governments proceed at a dilatory pace.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

There have always been those who found the place, with its pretentious airs, dilatory pacing and stultifying rules of order, a frustrating environment to work in, much less thrive.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2025

"Mr Trump's current situation is a result of his own dilatory actions," he wrote.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2024

When there is a claim, however frivolous and intentionally dilatory, it must receive the same slow service as every other claim at the courthouse window.

From Salon • Feb. 16, 2024

King George was in a fury over the dilatory, cautious behavior of his general.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes