be delayed

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The criminal investigation into the Post Office Horizon IT scandal could be delayed by five years unless it receives millions of pounds in extra funding, police chiefs have warned.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

These may include documents regarding a revocable trust containing assets from the estate in order to avoid probate, which can be a lengthy and public process that could also be delayed by family disputes.

From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026

The loss to network TV comedy, however, is massive – and given the viewership migration away from traditional broadcasters toward online platforms, something that can only be delayed, not avoided.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

Lanxess is also facing additional pressure from its investment in Envalior, with the analysts expecting related benefits to be delayed until 2028.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

“I know, but my father is anxious to be off. Lose this wind and we’ll be delayed here for days. Hannah might need this. If you can spare the time from your fashionable friends.”

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare