delayed
Americanadjective
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delayed flights.
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Delayed deliveries cause customers to complain.
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a delayed reaction;
a child's delayed development.
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Physics. of or relating to a particle, as a neutron or alpha particle, that is emitted from an excited nucleus formed in a nuclear reaction, the emission occurring some time after the reaction is completed.
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This year the Iran war has complicated things further, with the first shipments delayed or canceled and batches spoiling because of fewer flights and higher oil prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
Under existing rights, when flights are severely delayed or cancelled passengers are entitled to some support from their airline.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
Following widespread complaints that insurers have delayed, denied and underpaid January 2025 fire claims, tougher regulation of insurers is a common campaign plank.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
So when one appointment runs late the others, like trains, can often get delayed too.
From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026
His launch had been delayed due to various technical problems and high solar activity.
From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson
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