delaying

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This year, the onset was delayed by three days and the monsoon's advance slowed for around two weeks across parts of western India, delaying field preparation and planting in several agricultural regions.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

But Pierson said there is a real sense of urgency, warning that delaying intervention has lasting costs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

Buffett, 95 years old, is delaying his decision until later in the year, possibly until when he puts out his Thanksgiving letter, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

Don’t miss: ‘I’ll happily wait’: Does delaying Social Security make sense for high earners like me?

From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026

He wished he could let them all know what was delaying him.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig