delay
Example Sentences
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The threat of shrinking the cattle supply further could delay ranchers’ ability to rebuild herds and eventually leave the market more reliant on imports.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
"Any transport delay can risk ruining the batch. If it takes longer than 24 hours, the internal sugars begin to rot and ferment unpredictably, destroying the delicate flavour profile needed for premium spirits," says Dhariwal.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
“The delay was necessary to protect the integrity of the investigation and allow investigators to complete essential investigative steps,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Optical stocks have fallen due to prior triple-digit gains and co-packaged optics delay worries.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
My father’s age rendered him extremely averse to delay.
From "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley
Vocabulary lists containing delay
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