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  • past tense form of delay.
  • past participle of delay.
Definitions

delayed

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


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Refrigerated groceries and other perishable goods typically feel the squeeze faster than other products, as their deliveries can’t be delayed for long.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026

Brannon would have to take a car or bus if the Surfliner is shut down or delayed long term.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

The key "themes" included treatment "not aligned to best practice", excessive surgery and delayed diagnosis, she said.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

In an investor presentation published early Wednesday, Knife River said it expects headwinds including delayed jobs and higher fuel costs to persist through the fiscal year, sending shares down more than 7%.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

Roosevelt remembered how Rondon had secretly delayed finishing the canoes in order to fill in the details of their map earlier in the journey.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple




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