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Meanings of delayed in English

Occurring after the expected or usual time.

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Usage of delayed in English
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However, implementation was delayed longer causing a second reprogramming of the funds.
Pubmed
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The National Elections Commission had delayed announcing the results, citing technical problems.
Reuters
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U.S. regulators have delayed a final decision several times amid safety questions.
Reuters
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However, questions over provisional ballots in Ohio state delayed a final verdict.
The Irish Times
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This year, that date might be delayed to as late as possible.
Reuters
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The rule was delayed several times and took effect in July 2015.
Reuters
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The parliamentary election, delayed by three years, comes amid rising violence nationwide.
Reuters
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Even then, the power project has been delayed by land acquisition problems.
Reuters
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He said delayed judgements brought into question the integrity of the courts.
Radio NZ
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After being delayed several times, a June 25 implementation date was set.
Reuters
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Dos Anjos said the polls were likely to be delayed another year.
Reuters
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The longer he talked, the longer he delayed the moment of judgment.
Destined to last
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But it's always been delayed for legal, political, and public relations reasons.
Wired
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That has been delayed until later this week while further negotiations continue.
The Guardian
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Blizzard-like conditions delayed initial cleanup efforts, according to a DEC news release.
Reuters
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Analysts said programme details were needed and tax cuts may be delayed.
Reuters
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New Zealand
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Common
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