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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The women's fixture was washed out and the men's game delayed by 30 minutes but, once the action got under way, fans were treated to a sensational innings from Buttler.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
But the operation was delayed so diplomacy could proceed and as officials discussed the effect a major attack could have on the U.S. shrinking stocks of Patriot and other air defense interceptors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
I would add that the Salinger myth also delayed a reckoning with his most famous character’s mental health.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026
The launch was then further delayed over weather and visibility concerns.
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026
The response from behind the shower curtain was a trifle delayed but delighted.
From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger
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