delay
Example Sentences
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Although freight lines have crossed the country for more than a century, long-haul rail shipping remains a fragmented process, replete with congested hubs and delayed handoffs.
Arredondo faces 10 felony counts for allegedly delaying the official response.
From Barron's
Many people claim as soon as they can because they can’t afford to delay benefits, while others try to wait until at least full retirement age so they get 100% of what they’re owed.
From MarketWatch
An Arctic blast has forced hundreds of schools to stay shut in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland with widespread snow and ice causing delays throughout Monday to road, rail and air travel.
From BBC
The coroner added that court procedures and the need to make redactions to documents had contributed to the delay.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
