DELAYED in a Sentence
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262 example sentences for DELAYED, such as:
1. My plane was delayed by an hour.
2. The flight was delayed as a result of fog.
3. The occurrence of storms delayed our trip.
4. The return flight of the aircraft was delayed.
5. But she had delayed so long in finding that seed.
2. The flight was delayed as a result of fog.
3. The occurrence of storms delayed our trip.
4. The return flight of the aircraft was delayed.
5. But she had delayed so long in finding that seed.
Search Quotes from Classic Book Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen |
Meanings and Examples of DELAYED
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delayed
v. cause to be slowed down or delayed
n. the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time
Classic Sentence: (210 in 15 pages)
1 Melanie's hands were shaking but she went on hurriedly, as though fearing her courage would fail her if she delayed.
2 He had delayed closing the bargain until he discussed it with Scarlett.
3 But she had not been ten minutes on her native shore before she realized that she had delayed too long to regain it.
4 But she had delayed so long in finding that seed.
5 She felt that he was a bulwark between her and the darkness that grew thicker as the delayed storm came down in sleet.
6 Uncas delayed his fire until the scout uttered the word.
7 The scout delayed his departure to speak to the generous girl, whose breathing became lighter as she saw the success of her remonstrance.
8 As the Hurons had made no further efforts to conceal their footsteps, the progress of the pursuers was no longer delayed by uncertainty.
9 The crescent moon, set like a silver signet in the western sky, delayed a little the approach of night.
10 His punishment, however, was not delayed; when he had made a few blows at the tree he struck himself in the leg, so that he had to be carried home.
11 Dantes began to fear he had delayed too long ere he administered the remedy, and, thrusting his hands into his hair, continued gazing on the lifeless features of his friend.
12 It was useless to search at night, and Dantes therefore delayed all investigation until the morning.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre Dumas
Context Highlight In Chapter 23. The Island of Monte Cristo.
Context Highlight In Chapter 23. The Island of Monte Cristo.
13 He delayed presenting himself at Morrel's, but the owner, hearing of his arrival, went to see him.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre Dumas
Context Highlight In Chapter 30. The Fifth of September.
Context Highlight In Chapter 30. The Fifth of September.
14 Morrel had long thought of Danglars, but had kept away from some instinctive motive, and had delayed as long as possible availing himself of this last resource.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre Dumas
Context Highlight In Chapter 30. The Fifth of September.
Context Highlight In Chapter 30. The Fifth of September.
15 I will assist your memory, madame," continued the count; "the day had been burning hot; you were waiting for horses, which were delayed in consequence of the festival.
Example Sentence: (52 in 4 pages)
1 He is expected to announce a March poll soon, but the elections could be delayed until June.
2 Humans experience a delayed maturity; we arrive at all stages of life later than other mammals.
3 The government has delayed publication of the trade figures.
4 The occurrence of storms delayed our trip.
5 The continuation of the meeting was delayed until the next day.
6 Airport officials received a stream of verbal abuse from angry passengers whose flights had been delayed.
7 The driver delayed the drive until the weather cleared.
8 My plane was delayed by an hour.
9 The Labor Department will release delayed December employment data tomorrow morning.
10 The letter was delayed three days by the train accident.
11 The most likely explanation is that his plane was delayed.
12 The plane is overdue and has been delayed by the bad weather.
13 The flight was delayed as a result of fog.
14 News of the astronauts'safe return to earth was delayed.
15 The return flight of the aircraft was delayed.