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.
Other Word Forms
- undelayed adjective
- well-delayed adjective
Example Sentences
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With Ivorian prices out of step with the world market price, exporters have delayed purchases in recent months, while some buyers have offered lower prices in return for immediate payment, sources have told AFP.
From Barron's
But for Danya Jimenez, 29, who sits across from me sipping coffee, the reception to the movie she began writing on back in 2020 isn’t entirely surprising, but certainly delayed.
From Los Angeles Times
The retrial had been delayed several times because of procedural issues, including lawyer strikes and scheduling problems - a reflection of the heavy backlog affecting many Greek courts.
From BBC
Whether the spring stays sluggish or is merely delayed will become clearer in the coming weeks.
From Barron's
His pending asylum hearing had been delayed, but according to this immigrant, who wished to remain anonymous for fear of reprisal, the agents arrested him anyway for being “late” to court.
From Salon
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