delay
verb (used with object)
will delay
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future tenseof delay.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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US President Donald Trump said he will delay imposing new tariffs on a wide array of Canadian goods for three days as the countries firm up a trade deal.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
Several councils are taking a phased approach that will delay the date when the service will be in place for all homes.
From BBC ● Feb. 24, 2026
The inclement weather and a pitch that has been sweating under covers mean England will delay naming their side until Sunday's toss, breaking with their tradition of announcing their eleven 24 hours in advance.
From Barron's ● Feb. 21, 2026
In return, the U.S. government will delay Section 232 tariffs for three years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 3, 2026
“Thank you, Subject One. Unfortunately, I’m afraid this will delay our noble experiment. Everything I worked on for over a decade? Gone. Poof!”
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
