holdup

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Measurement is a key holdup for some big brands because returns on creator campaigns can’t be quantified as easily as for traditional TV commercials.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

But every year, thousands of refunds are held up, and the IRS isn’t required to process them within a certain period or provide information to taxpayers on what is responsible for the holdup.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

“He didn’t know what the holdup was in getting back to them on which university could be sued.”

From Salon • Dec. 13, 2025

Deliveries are also delayed due to a holdup in supplies of General Electric's F-404 engines for the jets.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2025

“Well, yeah. I don’t see what the holdup is.”

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King