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long-delayed





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And he’s hopeful that his long-delayed Bee Gees biopic, set for production at Paramount, will go ahead.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

The Pentagon on Wednesday earmarked more than $120 billion for contractors to step up production of Patriot missiles and long-delayed submarines to support future combat operations.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

The long-delayed plan was published by Starmer last month, but the task of delivering it will fall on Burnham.

From Barron's Jul. 18, 2026

MPs are expected to approve the long-delayed 'Hillsborough Law' later, in a bid to prevent cover-ups linked to failures of the state.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

Having unified Tikal, he built up his forces for a long-delayed counterattack.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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