delayed
Americanadjective
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delayed flights.
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Delayed deliveries cause customers to complain.
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a delayed reaction;
a child's delayed development.
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Physics. of or relating to a particle, as a neutron or alpha particle, that is emitted from an excited nucleus formed in a nuclear reaction, the emission occurring some time after the reaction is completed.
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Australian authorities had initially planned a nationwide gun buyback, though plans have been delayed over funding and how it would be implemented.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Flag carrier Japan Airlines said some of its flights may be delayed but that it does not expect any cancellations.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
While his sentencing was delayed to a later date, Sandoval can only receive life without the possibility of parole or the death penalty under California law.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
The question that underwriters will have to assess is what would happen if the AI build-out stalls and projects are delayed or canceled.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
It’s been three weeks with no news of you, and I’m worried and wondering why you’re delayed.
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
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