delayed

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While these diseases and even some treatments are interrelated, they are often treated as separate conditions with their own specialists—cardiologists, endocrinologists and nephrologists, which can lead to delayed diagnoses or treatments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

It likely delayed its detection and hampered efforts to deliver tests and treatment to the affected areas.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

Apple criticised the law on Monday when it blamed the DMA for its delayed rollout of the AI-enhanced voice assistant Siri, which the EU flatly rejected.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The company, though, has also delayed upgrades to Siri and leaned more on partnerships to advance its software rather than spending heavily on AI.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

But Auntie texted Mama saying they were delayed at the dentist, and that they’ll meet us for lunch afterward.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan