Example Sentences
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On Friday, Elon Musk’s space-technology company launched its megarocket for the 13th time, after a handful of delays had pushed the mission back by about a week.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
Alphabet’s stock trails the Nasdaq Composite Index this year and has fallen in recent sessions amid news of its AI delays.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Two brand-new Boeing Air Force Ones are due to be delivered later this decade after a series of delays and cost overruns.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
There is some frustration from devolved administrations around the UK about the delays in Whitehall.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
“Any more delays and I’m going to be up to my ass in lawsuits.”
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
