delay

Example Sentences

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“Perhaps a historic-cultural monument designation could have saved the Zimmerman House, or allowed the necessary time to delay demolition. Tragically, calls for preservation fell on deaf ears.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

But that appeal threatens to delay the confirmation of Kevin Warsh, the former Fed governor whom Trump nominated to replace Powell when his term expires next month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Parts of the its website and those of its brands were showing an error message on Wednesday afternoon, with the company warning the cyber-attack could delay product deliveries.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The forecast shows an 80% chance of favorable weather for launch, with some potential for clouds and high winds at ground level that could delay the mission.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Since Dad thought eating was a form of unavoidable delay, he utilized the dinner hour as an instruction period.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey