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delayed

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


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This delayed infall means the entire star does not collapse all at once.

From Science Daily

Paramount Skydance sweetened its Warner bid with a ticking fee, paying shareholders if the deal is delayed.

From Barron's

Paramount Skydance sweetened its Warner bid with a ticking fee, paying shareholders if the deal is delayed.

From Barron's

An administration official said the plan’s release was delayed, in part, because government agencies needed to review the document.

From The Wall Street Journal

Couples face a recurring problem: They agree that something special should happen, but without a deadline the plan gets delayed, diluted or forgotten.

From The Wall Street Journal