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delay

[dih-ley] / dɪˈleɪ /




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Delay doesn’t, especially in countries like Congo, where capacity-building was abandoned.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Delay was again the name of the game.

From Salon • Feb. 5, 2025

“But one thing I won’t give into is delay. Delay is denial for people: lives, traditions, places torn apart, torn asunder.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2025

Of the roughly 300,000 people who visit the site each year, many use the Delay Repay page, which allows users to make easier compensation claims for delayed trains under the nationwide Delay Repay scheme.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2024

“No. I expect we’ll go to America on schedule. I just thought I’d warn you. Delay is possible.”

From "Homesick" by Jean Fritz




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