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delays

  • plural of delay.
  • present tense form of delay (3rd person singular).

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On Friday, Paramount said further delays “harm the many individuals outside this courtroom who will be denied the expanded content offerings and industry stability that a combined Paramount-WBD promises to bring.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

It comes as energy companies wait to see if drilling at two offshore fields in the area -- Jackdaw and Rosebank -- will be allowed amid court battles and bureaucratic delays.

From Barron's Jul. 31, 2026

The researchers repeated the measurement with the X-ray pulse arriving at many different delays after the initial laser pulse.

From Science Daily Jul. 30, 2026

Union members are seeking pay for all work-related duties, including boarding, delays and safety checks.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

“Any more delays and I’m going to be up to my ass in lawsuits.”

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols