delaying

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Coroner Elizabeth Wheeler recorded a conclusion of death by misadventure but added: "I am concerned that selfish and illegal parking can have an impact of delaying emergency vehicles which can have implications for future deaths."

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Prior to the law, spouses could receive spousal benefits while delaying their own retirement benefits so that the latter would grow through delayed retirement credits over time.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

The countries with the most influence are delaying funding, the U.S. and China, both permanent members of the U.N.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Comedy wins the argument again, delaying Deborah’s self-imposed deadline indefinitely.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

All of these are ways of delaying time, slowing it down, so I won’t have to go out through the kitchen door.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood