delaying

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Officials also pledged to investigate illegal foreign-exchange transactions by exporters and importers through lead-and-lag practices—such as accelerating import payments or excessively delaying export receipts—activities the government has vowed to crack down on.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Coroner Elizabeth Wheeler recorded a conclusion of death by misadventure but added: "I am concerned that selfish and illegal parking can have an impact of delaying emergency vehicles which can have implications for future deaths."

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Comedy wins the argument again, delaying Deborah’s self-imposed deadline indefinitely.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

"Right now, I'm just delaying as much as I can."

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

“Something is delaying the consumption of their union.”

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson