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be delayed

VERB

drag

Synonyms

STRONGEST

crawl creep hang shuffle

STRONG

dally dawdle delay inch lag linger loiter poke procrastinate sag shamble stagnate straggle tarry traipse

WEAK

be quiescent encounter difficulty lag behind limp along mark time put off slow down trail behind

Antonyms

STRONG

advance finish go hasten hurry push run rush speed

Example Sentences

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The loss to network TV comedy, however, is massive – and given the viewership migration away from traditional broadcasters toward online platforms, something that can only be delayed, not avoided.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

The conflict with Iran means an expected decline in coal demand by the end of this decade will likely now be delayed, Knutson said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

The mayor's supporters are hoping a leadership contest can be delayed until he is able to return to Parliament.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

So while the Senate Banking Committee is going ahead with a confirmation hearing, a final vote could be delayed.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

Bob hated for their walk to be delayed.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman

be delayed

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