delayed

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Delayed discharges, which occur when a patient is clinically ready to leave a hospital but is forced to remain in a bed because necessary social care, support, or housing is unavailable, are incomparable.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Delayed credits begin after reaching Full Retirement Age, so your husband had already started to accrue them as soon as he hit that age.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 31, 2025

Delayed consumer demand accelerated dramatically at a time when supply chains were chaotic and necessary government stimulus increased the money supply.

From Salon • Oct. 26, 2025

Delayed U.S. inflation data are due to be released during the week and will attract attention from investors seeking evidence on the likelihood of future interest-rate cuts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

"First, I am explaining to you how my Formula 86 Delayed Action Mouse-Maker is vurrrking. Listen carefully."

From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl