delayed

Example Sentences

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After a season full of controversy, delayed decisions and confusion fuelled by VAR, its very existence has been questioned at times, with many claiming the game would be better without it.

From BBC

The much-derided delayed opening of a new music arena has now given way to the city's hotels and bars being kept busy throughout the week with concert goers.

From BBC

The returning Arundell put England on the scoreboard with a try following a cleverly delayed pass from Ford, whose conversion and 26th-minute penalty reduced Scotland's lead to seven points.

From Barron's

The US-funded study had sought to give one set of babies the vaccine at birth, while another would have had the shot delayed until six weeks of age.

From BBC

This delayed infall means the entire star does not collapse all at once.

From Science Daily