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delays

  • plural
    of delay.
    delay
    verb (used with object)
    to put off to a later time; defer; postpone.
  • present tense form
    of delay (3rd person singular).
    delay
    verb (used with object)
    to put off to a later time; defer; postpone.

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“The Batman Part II” began filming in London in June after a number of previous delays while Reeves and Mattson Tomlin wrote the script.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

Some who saw Oxford’s Botley Road bridges after their unveiling said they could understand the delays and expense.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

Suggesting no further delays to its release, the video gave fans a glimpse into the missions that protagonists Jason and Lucia will take part in.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

However, strategists from 22V Research said that even if Abbott wins, regulatory review and air-permitting delays could slow down new project approvals in the years ahead.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026

“That means you’ve already got to make up for four lost days. Any more delays, and they won’t believe you. They’ll guess what happened. So decide now.”

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld