delay
Example Sentences
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"Our scheme is the quickest, fairest way to compensate consumers. It seems contradictory that organisations claiming to represent consumers would seek to delay payouts for millions of people," a spokeswoman for the regulator said.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
The White House decision to delay the trip by Vance and envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner followed a flurry of meetings inside the White House on Tuesday, people familiar with the matter said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
Analysts anticipate tariff refunds will take 45 days or more, leading some businesses to delay filing to avoid potential errors.
From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026
“Women probably feel like they have more agency in their lives and they can delay child rearing, or even just not have children, that’s also probably a good thing.”
From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026
She’d brushed her teeth and put her hair in four rough braids after dampening it with water, little things to delay coming downstairs and facing the conversation she knew was lurking, waiting.
From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi
Vocabulary lists containing delay
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