delaying

Example Sentences

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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

Any perception that North America’s trade architecture is becoming unstable risks delaying those decisions, with effects that will be felt for decades.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

It may mean delaying Social Security or it may result in women working longer in order to catch up with their careers, and put more money aside for their retirement.

From MarketWatch • 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

She hasn’t tried to deny it, of course, but I’m certain that she’s delaying as she tries to figure out how she might.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse