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was delaying

  • past progressive
    of delay.
    delay
    verb (used with object)
    to put off to a later time; defer; postpone.

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On Friday, OpenAI said it was delaying the public rollout of its latest models, known as GPT-5.6, because of government security concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026

He said postponing the procedure, due to take place at Sunderland Royal Hospital this week, was delaying his return to work and "a productive lifestyle".

From BBC ● Apr. 8, 2026

While Super Micro dismissed the report as “rumors and speculation,” it said it was delaying the filing because it needed more time to evaluate its “internal controls over financial reporting.”

From Barron's ● Dec. 30, 2025

But last December, the agency announced it was delaying future missions, as well as its Artemis III launch, which had been scheduled for 2024 but was moved to 2027.

From Salon ● Oct. 27, 2025

Brother Luke looked back to see what was delaying them, but nodded as he saw Robin afoot, and John again plucking the strings of the little harp.

From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli