delay
verb (used with object)
delaying
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present participleof delay.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Becerra would be open to revising or delaying the goals to prioritize affordability.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
Mamdani implemented a policy delaying the removal of encampment structures for at least seven days to allow outreach workers to offer services.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
The research team had travelled for five days by sea to reach Nikumaroro and was forced to spend several days on their ship following rough seas and strong winds, delaying their search on the island.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
Here’s the trade-off: If you live well into your 80s, delaying benefits will result in higher lifetime monthly payments.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
Daddy had promised to marry her but kept delaying until he finally married a woman named Alberta, who was another small tight woman from the South.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
