delayed

Example Sentences

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“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

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

Instead, as it happened, the miraculous basket merely delayed what would be one of the eight championship losses that West would suffer while playing with the Los Angeles Lakers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Mudd’s lies delayed the cavalry’s departure long enough to allow the fugitives to escape Maryland.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson