has been delaying
- present perfect progressive of delay (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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It has been delaying and postponing matches, jumbling the schedule, prompting court changes and, all in all, creating stress and uncertainty for the world’s best tennis players.
From Seattle Times ● May 31, 2024
Gabe Kapler, the Giants’ new manager, has been delaying the announcement of his pitcher and lineup, presumably to gain an edge by giving the opponent less time to prepare.
From New York Times ● Jul. 26, 2020
Zimbabwe has been delaying pay dates for its employees for nearly a year because of revenue problems, but this is the first time that the salaries have been delayed so long.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 19, 2016
Mr Ghani has denied that he has been delaying resolution of the political questions.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2014
You know, of course, that the Galactic Confederation has been delaying and stalling any action on Hospital Earth's application for full status as one of the Confederation powers and for a seat on the council.
From Star Surgeon by Nourse, Alan Edward
