delay
verb (used with object)
is delaying
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present progressiveof delay (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Rocket Lab once again is delaying the maiden launch of its Neutron rocket, dealing a major blow to investors.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026
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
Ubisoft Entertainment is delaying its profitability and cash-generation targets by a year, now expecting to reach them in fiscal 2028.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026
One overlooked risk is delaying retirement out of fear.
From MarketWatch ● May 14, 2026
“Something is delaying the consumption of their union.”
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
