delayed

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The Berkeley, Calif.—based company in January delayed the release of its next-generation Cepheus-1-108Q system, saying it needed to make more progress on the technical front.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

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

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

There was always the chance she had been delayed en route.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield