had been delaying
- past perfect progressive of delay.
Example Sentences
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Laura Featonby, who runs Laura's Travel Village in Sale, Greater Manchester, said some airlines had been delaying flights to allow passengers to board.
From BBC ● Apr. 13, 2026
The administration had been delaying a coup decision because Niger plays a critical role in U.S. counterterrorism activity in Africa’s Sahel region.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 9, 2023
An excited mother and daughter who had been delaying their vaccines came in saying they’d seen the first lady on TV.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 22, 2021
Tortorella, who was sporting a small bruise from the incision on Wednesday, told reporters that his condition is not considered serious and that he had been delaying the procedure for quite some time.
From Reuters ● Oct. 16, 2019
It was he, not she, who had been delaying the shadowy Bridal; he hung his head for a moment in mute acknowledgment; then he bent his eyes on the deceiving, puzzling gloom again.
From Widdershins by Onions, Oliver [pseud.]
