delayed

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These are the first changes to the school food standards in a decade, the government says, after plans to revise them were delayed due to the pandemic.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Thus, Phil has delayed his consideration as a candidate by another five years.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Civil aviation authority chief Aziz said that "only on two or three occasions maximum" a commercial plane delayed a landing due to Israeli military action.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Irrigation systems go dry, planting is delayed or scaled back and harvests are lost.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 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