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delayed

[dih-leyd] / dɪˈleɪd /
ADJECTIVE
held up
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Anthropic delayed the release of its most advanced “Mythos” models to give companies and the government to protect themselves from cybersecurity vulnerabilities the model could find.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

However, in a video published on the city’s website, Harris said he used his power to exercise a clause in the law that allows for the release of footage to be delayed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

OTTAWA—Trade tensions between Ottawa and Washington have delayed the opening of a new multibillion-dollar bridge aimed at alleviating the traffic congestion on North America’s busiest land crossing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Reduced monthly benefits are available at age 62 and, with delayed retirement credits, the highest monthly benefit is paid at age 70.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

A PIH ally said that costs would only rise if the world delayed taking on MDR.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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