delayed
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In Sunday's episode, Fry told show host Lauren Laverne that she had delayed a cervical screening examination for months in 2020.
From BBC ● Nov. 15, 2026
Pastis’ event in Spokane was delayed to give him more time to arrive.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 14, 2026
Legislative and presidential elections had been scheduled for December 22, having already been delayed several times.
From Barron's ● Nov. 14, 2026
Nearly 3,900 flights were canceled and more than 2,300 were delayed on Saturday, a day after the Federal Aviation Administration grounded flights nationwide for four hours because of technical issues.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 14, 2026
“No problem. I’ve put you on the three thirty. It may be delayed, because of the storm, so keep an eye on the screens. Checking any baggage?”
From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman
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