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delayed

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


Example Sentences

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The latest leaks mirror issues that delayed for months the Artemis 1 launch, which was an uncrewed test mission that ultimately circled the Moon in 2022.

From Barron's

Investors were pleasantly surprised on Tuesday by Super Micro’s Computer’s second-quarter earnings, as the maker of computer hardware topped Wall Street’s expectations and provided proof that some delayed orders from last year finally materialized.

From MarketWatch

Last Tuesday, Philip Glass withdrew the delayed premiere in June of his latest symphony, No. 15.

From Los Angeles Times

Up to 40% of dementia cases are preventable or can be delayed when caught early and treated with lifestyle changes such as exercise, good sleep and social engagement.

From The Wall Street Journal

"If gone undetected, the acts would have caused major damage to the ships and delayed their departure, endangering the operations of the German Navy," the EU's Eurojust crime agency said in a statement.

From BBC