delayed

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The Northamptonshire team will wear a replica of the shirt during their game with Halesowen Town on Saturday, with other commemorative events scheduled, after adverse weather delayed celebrations planned for January.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

That work required power to be shutdown between February and July last year, which delayed testing of technology related to the Automated People Mover, according to LAist.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

“We gave them a lot of information about mortality risk, and they still delayed the reduction in their asset position,” Duffy said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

The White House is not requiring Kushner to file financial disclosure documents, and certification of Witkoff’s has been inexplicably delayed for months.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

He delayed washing up so that the running water would not drown out her voice.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie