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is delaying

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

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Japan has loosened rules to allow for the increased use of coal-fired power plants, Italy is delaying the closure of its remaining stations until 2038, and India has postponed maintenance shutdowns.

From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026

One overlooked risk is delaying retirement out of fear.

From MarketWatch ● May 14, 2026

Meta Platforms is delaying the international rollout of its Ray-Ban Display glasses due to high demand and limited inventory.

From Barron's ● Jan. 6, 2026

Contractors can’t hire many foreign-born roofers and drywall finishers, which is delaying projects and keeping prices high.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 21, 2025

“Something is delaying the consumption of their union.”

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson