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delay

[dih-ley] / dɪˈleɪ /




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That marks a difference from where he stood earlier this year, when he described rate reductions as the single missing ingredient for stronger economic growth and argued the Fed had no reason to delay.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

Prolonging the Justice Department’s investigation could delay Senate approval of his successor and revive investor angst over the central bank’s independence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

But she used it in an apparent effort to convince our reporter not to delay with his own application.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

For mild cognitive impairment, those with higher enrichment developed symptoms at an average age of 85, compared to age 78 for those with lower enrichment, a seven-year delay.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

That left Annabeth’s favorite tactics: trickery, talk, delay.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan




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