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delayed

[dih-leyd] / dɪˈleɪd /
ADJECTIVE
held up
Synonyms


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This slushy material is thick enough to explain the delayed response to Saturn's gravity, while still containing enough water to allow Titan to change shape.

From Science Daily

The November jobs report, delayed by the government shutdown, showed the U.S. added an average of 75,000 private-sector jobs a month from September through November.

From MarketWatch

The November jobs report, delayed by the government shutdown, showed the U.S. added an average of 75,000 private-sector jobs a month from September through November.

From MarketWatch

This release was originally scheduled for October but was delayed due to the government shutdown.

From Barron's

A pair of delayed reports on inflation and the job market offered little clarity on the state of the economy heading into 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal