are delaying
- present progressive of delay.
Example Sentences
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But customers in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa are "delaying purchases" of glyphosate products, Bayer said in its report.
From Barron's ● May 12, 2026
It said that consumers are worried about affordability and job losses, and are delaying major spending on their home.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 25, 2026
Among the roughly one-fourth of preretirees who said last year that they are delaying retirement, 44% cited inflation as a reason.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 24, 2026
Fueled by the lure of Name, Image and Likeness money in college, families are delaying high school so their sons can get bigger, stronger and more recruitable.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 22, 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
