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de·lay·ing

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  1. Delaying

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of delaying in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of delaying in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of delaying in a Sentence

  1. Matthew Speakman:

    Reports of multi-month delays in the delivery of windows, heating units, refrigerators and other items have popped up across the country, delaying delivery of homes and forcing builders to cap activity, and many builders continue to point to a shortage of available workers as a separate challenge.

  2. Victor Shih:

    Because local officials and factories know that they would be punished severely by The Chinese government for allowing new infections to spread, they have played The Chinese government safe by delaying the resumption of [ real ] economic activities.

  3. Pierre Gramegna:

    You can achieve payment relief by extending the grace period, or delaying payments ... and avoid a nominal haircut.

  4. Amy Berman Jackson:

    I think that delaying this sentence would not be a prudent thing to do given all the circumstances, there's been a lot of work that's gone into the sentencing on behalf of all the parties.

  5. Lisa Meltzer:

    Delaying middle and high school start times is a critical health policy that can quickly and effectively reduce adolescent sleep deprivation with minimal impact on younger students.

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