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am delaying

  • present progressive of delay (1st person singular).

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It is Peter - and the shop - they want and I am delaying them by asking them why.

From BBC Nov. 13, 2013

Still I am delaying to inform you concerning my journey and my arrival.

From Zenobia or, the Fall of Palmyra by Ware, William

Great God!" exclaimed he, "time is flying and I am delaying and dreaming.

From The Hour Will Come: Volumes I and II A Tale of an Alpine Cloister by Hillern, Wilhelmine von

Meantime, you are shocked to find that I am delaying the course of justice in order to keep suspicion from myself.”

From Witch Winnie's Mystery, or The Old Oak Cabinet The Story of a King's Daughter by Champney, Elizabeth W. (Elizabeth Williams)

"Ananda Moyi Ma, I am delaying your journey!"

From Autobiography of a Yogi by Yogananda, Paramahansa