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delay

[dih-ley] / dɪˈleɪ /




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The bill allows cities to delay the new zoning law until 2030 if they add density on their own terms.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The company is exploring a U.S. listing of its inter-satellite data delay system business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Unions and defence firms have warned the continued delay to the blueprint is a threat to British jobs, skills and national security.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

If you delay claiming beyond FRA, your benefit would increase by approximately 8% per year until age 70.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Without delay, eight Luftwaffe fighters swooped down on Zhenya’s formation of Pe-2s.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein




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