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are delaying

  • present progressive
    of delay.
    delay
    verb (used with object)
    to put off to a later time; defer; postpone.

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Many are delaying college to enter into active duty first, even if they already received acceptance letters.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026

Medicare costs and authorization procedures from commercial insurers are delaying volume demand for the Australia-listed company.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026

Knock-on effects, like supply chain snarls that are delaying delivery of vital base products, are weighing on industry, while consumers are facing higher costs, especially at the petrol pump.

From Barron's ● Apr. 22, 2026

Earlier this month, Vietnam's aviation agency warned that it could face jet fuel shortages as early as April because suppliers are delaying deliveries.

From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2026

“It could be the pills are delaying your sickness. Even without any pills, it could be you just haven’t met any of your triggers yet.”

From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon