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delayed

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


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The last census was held in 2011, with the 2021 round delayed by the pandemic and later pushed back further due to administrative and electoral scheduling - the first time the decennial exercise missed its schedule.

From BBC

Wang and Pearl are expected to be arraigned this month in Contra Costa County Superior Court, though proceedings had previously been delayed at the request of defense attorneys, according to the district attorney’s office.

From Los Angeles Times

Beyond Meat delayed its earnings report at least twice in March, saying it identified errors in previously issued financial statements.

From The Wall Street Journal

Recent launches, like Apple Intelligence, have failed to excite consumers, and an updated AI powered Siri launch has been delayed.

From Barron's

It is the first delayed draw term loan backed by high-performance computing infrastructure and a customer contract to get investment-grade ratings, the company said.

From Barron's