Delay in a sentence

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Synonym: postpone, defer. Antonym: hasten

Meaning: To postpone or cause something to happen later than planned; often used in scheduling.

Delay sentence for class 1


- I will delay my game for later.
- The rain can delay our picnic.
- If I walk slowly, I will delay my arrival.
- We should not delay our homework.
- The train might delay because of the snow.
- I will delay my snack until after class.
- Sometimes traffic can delay our trip.
- Can we delay our lunch for a while?
- I do not want to delay my friends.
- The clouds can delay the sunshine.
- I will delay cleaning my room.
- A late bus can delay my day.
- Please do not delay your chores.
- Birds can delay their flight when it is windy.
- The movie might delay starting time.
- I hope the rain does not delay our fun.
- A little delay is okay, but not too long.
- My dad can delay planting the flowers.
- It is best to not delay until the last minute.
- We can delay our games until after dinner.
- My cat may delay its nap for me.
- Let's delay our story until later.
- I hope the storm does not delay school.
- The delay made us a little late.
- I will delay my visit to Grandma.
- A delay can make us wait longer.
- I do not want to delay my fun today.
- The traffic can delay our arrival to the zoo.
- I may delay my drawings until I finish my book.
- My sister's birthday party will delay if it rains.

Delay sentence for class 2


- I had to delay my trip because of the rain.
- The teacher said we will delay the test until next week.
- My mom had to delay dinner because she was busy.
- We will delay the game if it starts to thunder.
- The bus will delay its arrival due to traffic.
- I had to delay my bedtime because I was reading.
- They decided to delay the party until next month.
- The flight will delay because of a storm.
- We might delay our picnic if it looks like rain.
- The movie will delay its start time for the previews.
- I will delay my homework until after dinner.
- The train will delay its schedule for repairs.
- She had to delay her dance class because of a cold.
- We should delay our walk until the sun comes out.
- The team will delay practice until all players arrive.
- I had to delay my visit to the zoo because of a fever.
- They will delay the meeting to make sure everyone is there.
- The concert will delay its opening because of the weather.
- I will delay my drawing until I find my crayons.
- The school will delay the field trip for safety reasons.
- We should delay the baking until the oven is ready.
- The parade will delay its start time for the crowd.
- I had to delay my playtime because of chores.
- The doctor will delay the appointment for a family emergency.
- We might delay our bike ride if it gets too windy.
- The chef will delay serving dinner until the food is ready.
- I had to delay my game because I lost my controller.
- The librarian said we would delay the story time.
- They decided to delay the sale until next weekend.
- I will delay my drawing until I have more colors.

Delay sentence for class 4


- I have to stay after school due to a delay in the bus schedule.
- The rain caused a delay in our outdoor soccer game.
- We faced a small delay before we could start our movie.
- My homework was late because of a delay in the internet.
- There was a delay at the airport because of bad weather.
- The train arrived with a delay, so we all waited together.
- My friend had a delay getting to the party because of traffic.
- We experienced a delay in our science project presentation.
- The school assembly started with a delay because of a missing speaker.
- A delay in delivery made us wait for our new books.
- The delay in the lunch line made us all a little hungry.
- Our field trip had a delay because the bus broke down.
- The team felt a delay in their practice due to the rain.
- There was a delay in our computer class because of a power outage.
- My family faced a delay when we got stuck in a traffic jam.
- The delay in the start of the concert made everyone anxious.
- We had a small delay before the race began due to a sprinter's shoe problem.
- The zoo visit had a delay because some animals were not ready.
- A delay can sometimes happen when things are out of our control.
- My report card had a delay in being sent home this time.
- The movie had a delay starting because of technical problems.
- The weather caused a delay for our scheduled hike.
- We had to wait for a delay before the school play could start.
- A delay in my soccer practice meant we played a shorter game.
- There was a delay in receiving our pizza because of a big order.
- The delay at the amusement park made us take more fun pictures.
- We had a delay in the start of our gym class due to a meeting.
- A delay in the schedule meant we had extra time to play outside.
- Our lesson had a delay as we waited for everyone to arrive.
- A delay in the meeting allowed me to finish my drawing.

Delay sentence for class 5


- I need to delay my homework until later this evening.
- The bus was late, which caused a delay in our trip.
- If we delay our departure, we might miss the movie.
- My teacher said I can delay my project until next week.
- The rain can often delay outdoor sports events.
- We should not delay our plans for the weekend.
- They announced a delay in the start of the concert.
- A traffic jam can cause a long delay on the way to school.
- It is better to delay your answer until you understand the question.
- The meeting will delay for an hour due to a late speaker.
- Please do not delay in signing up for the field trip.
- The airplane had to delay its landing because of bad weather.
- I'm going to delay my breakfast to finish my reading.
- A delay in getting the supplies made the project take longer.
- We had to delay the picnic because of the storm.
- You should delay eating sweets until after your dinner.
- The delay in the train schedule made everyone anxious.
- We can delay our game to help our friend finish their work.
- The school decided to delay the test until everyone is ready.
- I dont want to delay in sharing my news with you.
- He asked to delay the start of his piano lesson.
- The team faced a delay when their equipment didn't arrive.
- We must avoid a delay in sending our invitation letters.
- A power outage can cause a delay in our online class.
- The weather made us delay our walk in the park.
- A small delay in the project could lead to better results.
- I had to delay my birthday party because of a family trip.
- Delaying our visit is not a good idea if everyone is excited.
- Sometimes, it is necessary to delay fun activities for work.
- A delay in the game adds more excitement for the fans.

Delay simple sentence


- We might experience a delay in our flight.
- She had to delay her plans for the weekend.
- The delay in the project was unexpected.
- He noticed a delay in the delivery of his package.
- They announced a delay in the meeting start time.
- The delay caused frustration among the passengers.
- She tried to avoid any delay in her work.
- The rain caused a delay in the game.
- He explained the reason for the delay.
- The delay gave her time to prepare better.
- They discussed how to minimize delays in the future.
- The delay was due to technical issues.
- She felt anxious about the delay in results.
- The delay affected their travel schedule.
- He decided to delay his decision for a while.
- The train had a delay of twenty minutes.
- She tried to find a solution to the delay.
- The delay in traffic made them late.
- He was disappointed by the delay in the movie release.
- They worked hard to avoid any further delay.
- The delay allowed for additional preparations.
- She was worried about the delay in her presentation.
- The delay caught everyone off guard.
- He wanted to explain the delay to his team.
- The delay was communicated to all involved.
- She used the delay to catch up on reading.
- The delay in construction was frustrating.
- They hoped for no more delays in the schedule.
- He learned to handle delays with patience.
- The delay turned into a learning opportunity.


Delay in a sentence

(1) Chase without delay.

(2) Heap up without delay.

(3) The plane had a delay.

(4) The delay was blameable.

(5) The delay was unwarranted.

(6) We informed her of the delay.

(7) I will transmit without delay.

(8) Please send out without delay.

(9) Don't delay doing your laundry.

(10) Don't delay cleaning your room.



Delay sentence

(11) Hello, I'm sorry for the delay.

(12) The project is in state of delay.

(13) The train departed without delay.

(14) Don't delay watering your plants.

(15) The train had an agonizing delay.

(16) Don't delay being kind to others.

(17) The rain delay is only temporary.

(18) We should saddle up without delay.

(19) The meeting started without delay.

(20) The network outage caused a delay.




Delay make sentence

(21) I need to delay the curfew tonight.

(22) The message was sent without delay.

(23) Don't delay putting away your toys.

(24) The delay was merely a few minutes.

(25) The decision was made without delay.

(26) The repairs were done without delay.

(27) The order was shipped without delay.

(28) The task was assigned without delay.

(29) Put aside in case of a travel delay.

(30) The delay in the train made us late.



Sentence of delay

(31) The reason for the delay is unknown.

(32) Don't delay in pursuing your dreams.

(33) He had a slight delay in his flight.

(34) The airline pilot announced a delay.

(35) The reason for the delay is obvious.

(36) Cytokinin can delay leaf senescence.

(37) The derailment caused a major delay.

(38) The lockbox had a time-delay feature.

(39) The airline announces a flight delay.

(40) The issue was resolved without delay.




Delay meaningful sentence

(41) The task was completed without delay.

(42) The rocket shot up without any delay.

(43) The reason for the delay was bivious.

(44) The awaiter apologized for the delay.

(45) The invoice is payable without delay.

(46) Time is precious, slay without delay.

(47) The rain caused a delay in our plans.

(48) The airline had a delay of two hours.

(49) Don't delay in completing your FAFSA.

(50) They run into a delay at the airport.



Delay sentence examples

(51) You can't just delay payment, pay up.

(52) The document was signed without delay.

(53) The contract was signed without delay.

(54) They were awfully sorry for the delay.

(55) The delay in the game made us anxious.

(56) The gap in the traffic caused a delay.

(57) The holdup caused a delay in our plans.

(58) The unexpected delay left us nonplused.

(59) The coffee machine pours without delay.

(60) The unnecessary delay was uncalled for.



Sentence with delay

(61) The report was submitted without delay.

(62) The problem was resolved without delay.

(63) The product was launched without delay.

(64) The refund was processed without delay.

(65) The envelop was delivered with a delay.

(66) They decided to break up without delay.

(67) We need to settle up without any delay.

(68) The storm caused a delay in our flight.

(69) Don't delay cleaning up after yourself.

(70) Don't delay finishing your book report.




Use delay in a sentence

(71) The delay in the concert made us upset.

(72) The delay in the meeting made us bored.

(73) We apologize for the delay in response.

(74) The missed bus was an accidental delay.

(75) The back order will delay the shipment.

(76) Cow by the railway was causing a delay.

(77) He overreacts to any delay in his plans.

(78) The package was delivered without delay.

(79) The project was completed without delay.

(80) The payment was processed without delay.



Sentence using delay

(81) The request was fulfilled without delay.

(82) The feedback was provided without delay.

(83) The update was rolled out without delay.

(84) The shipment was received without delay.

(85) The service was activated without delay.

(86) The unexplained delay was unaccountable.

(87) Don't get in a tizzy over a small delay.

(88) The unexpected delay left me bewildered.

(89) The delay in delivery was anticipatable.

(90) The beanball caused a delay in the game.



Delay example sentence

(91) The reason for the delay was believable.

(92) Don't waste time, swot up without delay.

(93) Don't procrastinate, slay without delay.

(94) The delay was due to traffic congestion.

(95) The delay is affecting our travel plans.

(96) The power cut caused a delay in our work.

(97) The process status is indicating a delay.

(98) They were able to warp without any delay.

(99) Please respond to my email without delay.

(100) Please have some indulgence for my delay.



Sentence with word delay

(101) Don't delay seeking treatment for herpes.

(102) The child used pretexts to delay bedtime.

(103) The result will emerge without any delay.

(104) Temporisers often delay making decisions.

(105) The airline apologs for the flight delay.

(106) The bestorm caused a delay in our flight.

(107) The vulture will prey upon without delay.

(108) Because of the delay, I missed my flight.

(109) The delay at the airport was frustrating.

(110) The incident caused a delay in our plans.



Sentence of delay

(111) The tempest caused a delay in our flight.

(112) The team was penalized for delay of game.

(113) The cause of the delay was a traffic jam.

(114) The unexpected delay caught us off-guard.

(115) Don't delay in applying for scholarships.

(116) The main reason for the delay is traffic.

(117) The traffic didn't delay me in the least.

(118) The delay in the project nettled the team.

(119) The team grew antsy during the rain delay.

(120) The unexpected delay abashed the traveler.



Delay used in a sentence

(121) We need you to respond in case of a delay.

(122) Don't procrastinate, repent without delay.

(123) In case of a fire, evacuate without delay.

(124) I need to buy a new mat without any delay.

(125) Cloture is a way to prevent delay tactics.

(126) I woke up late and had to delay breakfast.

(127) The delay in the movie ending made us sad.

(128) The delay in the delivery made us worried.

(129) Don't delay sharing your toys with others.

(130) The reason for the delay was inexplicable.



Delay sentence in English

(131) The reason for the delay is unknown to us.

(132) The main reason for the delay was traffic.

(133) The shock of the delay caused frustration.

(134) The fault in the process caused the delay.

(135) Anemia can cause a delay in wound healing.

(136) The receptionist apologized for the delay.

(137) The train arrived late and caused a delay.

(138) The problem with the flight was the delay.

(139) The setback caused a delay in the project.

(140) The missed flight was an accidental delay.

(141) The flight delay was hellishly frustrating.

(142) We were unhappy with the delay in delivery.

(143) The bad check caused a delay in my payment.

(144) The dish washer has a delay start function.

(145) He was upset about the delay in his flight.

(146) The application was approved without delay.

(147) They need to know the reason for the delay.

(148) The rabbit decided to burrow without delay.

(149) The situation was confronted without delay.

(150) Because of the delay, we missed our flight.

(151) The tollgate caused a delay in our journey.

(152) Don't procrastinate, swot up without delay.

(153) Don't delay brushing your teeth before bed.

(154) Don't delay finishing your school projects.

(155) The delay in the play ending made us happy.

(156) Don't delay asking for help if you need it.

(157) The prime reason for the delay was traffic.

(158) You can insure your boat without any delay.

(159) The airline had a delay due to bad weather.

(160) He apologized for the delay in the payment.

(161) The rail operator apologized for the delay.

(162) The delay will affect the project timeline.

(163) The reason for the delay was a traffic jam.

(164) The major reason for the delay was traffic.

(165) The delay will wreak havoc on the schedule.

(166) Don't delay out on studying for your exams.

(167) The delay in delivery is beyond our control.

(168) The driver apologizes for the traffic delay.

(169) The flight status is showing a slight delay.

(170) The child was diagnosed with a speech delay.

(171) The appointment was scheduled without delay.

(172) The unexpected delay confound the travelers.

(173) I apologize for the delay in owing you back.

(174) The couple agreed to break up without delay.

(175) The concert recommenced after a short delay.

(176) Don't delay, email the documents right away.

(177) Going up ill can delay your healing process.

(178) The air-lane was closed for a weather delay.

(179) Apols for the delay, we'll get it done soon.

(180) The delay in delivery was unacceptably long.

(181) The delay caused everyone to be in a swivet.

(182) To be a winner, you must slay without delay.

(183) Don't delay studying for your upcoming test.

(184) We had to delay our hike because of the fog.

(185) I'm sorry for the delay, I'll be there soon.

(186) The traffic jam portends a delay in arrival.

(187) You should insure your RV without any delay.

(188) You can insure your books without any delay.

(189) The airline apologized for the flight delay.

(190) The primary reason for the delay is traffic.

(191) The delay was due to traffic on the highway.

(192) The reason for the delay was due to traffic.

(193) The minor traffic jam caused a slight delay.

(194) Adverse weather can delay or cancel flights.

(195) They were upset by the delay in their flight.

(196) The thorn in my vacation is the flight delay.

(197) We were notified about the delay in delivery.

(198) They were advised to reach out without delay.

(199) My sincere apols for the delay in responding.

(200) It's never too early to repent without delay.

(201) Don't delay asking for help when you need it.

(202) The delay in the play starting made us bored.

(203) The message was garbled because of the delay.

(204) The pilot can annul a delay by flying faster.

(205) There was a slight delay in the bus schedule.

(206) Don't delay in making a plan for your future.

(207) Don't delay in telling someone you love them.

(208) The unexpected delay discomfited the project.

(209) The proximate cause of the delay was traffic.

(210) The wet weather caused a delay in our flight.

(211) The probable reason for the delay is traffic.

(212) The delay in delivery perturbed the customer.

(213) The worker apologized abjectly for the delay.

(214) The traveler laments the delay of his flight.

(215) The backorder is due to a delay in production.

(216) The unexpected delay flummoxed the passengers.

(217) The delay in the delivery upsets the customer.

(218) The team decided to act without further delay.

(219) The delay in the flight enrage the passengers.

(220) He was agitated about the delay in his flight.

(221) The unexpected delay dampened the celebration.

(222) He used various pretexts to delay the meeting.

(223) Shillyshallying will only delay your progress.

(224) They hesitated through the bureaucratic delay.

(225) The bandpasses in this delay line are precise.

(226) He accursedly missed his train due to a delay.

(227) The caude of the delay was a mechanical issue.

(228) At last, the train arrived after a long delay.

(229) Let's settle up without any delay and move on.

(230) Apar from the delay, the flight was enjoyable.

(231) The reason for the delay is explained therein.

(232) Repent without delay and you will be forgiven.

(233) Don't delay finishing your science experiment.

(234) The strain on the train tracks caused a delay.

(235) We had to delay our trip because of the storm.

(236) You should insure your life without any delay.

(237) The unexpected delay discomfited the traveler.

(238) They managed in spite of the unexpected delay.

(239) The apparent reason for the delay was traffic.

(240) The cause of the delay was traffic congestion.

(241) Don't delay in asking for help if you need it.

(242) The meeting had a slight delay due to traffic.

(243) The sudden increase in traffic caused a delay.

(244) The major reason for the delay is the weather.

(245) The unexpected delay discomfited the delivery.

(246) Cytokinin can be used to delay fruit ripening.

(247) The attendant informed me of the flight delay.

(248) A prop malfunction caused a delay in the show.

(249) Besides the delay, the flight was comfortable.

(250) The delay in delivery aggravated the customer.

(251) At last, the concert began after a long delay.

(252) Pardon my delay, I had technical difficulties.

(253) The backorder is a temporary delay in shipping.

(254) The bus will arrive with a delay of 10 minutes.

(255) The colossal traffic jam caused hours of delay.

(256) The unexpected delay throw off my arrival time.

(257) The err in the customer's order caused a delay.

(258) I need you to complete this task without delay.

(259) The unexpected delay jolted their travel plans.

(260) The delay in the flight angered the passengers.

(261) We cannot afford any further delay in progress.

(262) The unexpected delay disconcerts the travelers.

(263) They were instructed to transmit without delay.

(264) The unexpected delay made me pause for a shock.

(265) The delay will dampne the passenger's patience.

(266) The contranatant was disappointed by the delay.

(267) The delay in delivery will affect our schedule.

(268) As a result of the delay, we missed our flight.

(269) He is upset because of the delay in his flight.

(270) Mesdames, I apologize for the delay in service.

(271) The presumable reason for the delay is traffic.

(272) Put on without delay and seize the opportunity.

(273) If there is a gas leak, evacuate without delay.

(274) If there is a shooting, evacuate without delay.

(275) If there is a wildfire, evacuate without delay.

(276) I need to replace my old mat without any delay.

(277) The secret to success is to slay without delay.

(278) The phone had a slight delay in the connection.

(279) Don't delay practicing your musical instrument.

(280) The minor delay didn't make us miss our flight.

(281) The construction caused a delay in our commute.

(282) The train leaves at 3pm plus a 15-minute delay.

(283) The prime reason for the delay was bad weather.

(284) The traveler made a claim for the flight delay.

(285) The reason for the delay was vaguely explained.

(286) The source of the delay was a mechanical issue.

(287) He apologized for the delay in paying the rent.

(288) The unexpected delay discomfited the travelers.

(289) I'm sorry for the delay in getting back to you.

(290) The waiter apologized for the delay in service.

(291) He was nonplussed by the delay in the schedule.

(292) Her tardy response to the email caused a delay.

(293) The blip in the flight schedule caused a delay.

(294) The flight's delay made the travel day drag on.

(295) He made a storm in a teacup over a small delay.

(296) The delay didn't inconvenience me in the least.

(297) The backorder is a result of a production delay.

(298) They planned to elope without any further delay.

(299) The customer overreacts to any delay in service.

(300) We were disappointed in the delay of our flight.

(301) The driver is apologizing for the traffic delay.

(302) The breakup happened suddenly and without delay.

(303) The decision to break up was made without delay.

(304) We need to burrow without delay to find shelter.

(305) Don't delay, signify out for the job fair today.

(306) The unexpected delay disconcerted the travelers.

(307) She was accused as the one who caused the delay.

(308) They couldn't peg down the reason for the delay.

(309) The delay in the project acerbates the deadline.

(310) Apart from the delay, the flight was uneventful.

(311) Apart from the delay, the train arrived on time.

(312) Apart from the delay, the train ride was scenic.

(313) Apols for the delay in responding to your email.

(314) He flustered off about the delay in the project.

(315) Misdiagnosis can delay proper medical treatment.

(316) The delay in the project was immaterially short.

(317) She was worked up about the delay in her flight.

(318) You can't afford to be lazy, slay without delay.

(319) The rain caused a delay in our outdoor playtime.

(320) We had to delay our picnic because of the storm.

(321) We had to delay our game until everyone arrived.

(322) The delay in the game starting made us restless.

(323) The delay in the party starting made us excited.

(324) You should insure your school without any delay.

(325) Despite the delay, the contract was still valid.

(326) The storm caused a delay in our flight schedule.

(327) Cytokinin can delay the aging process in plants.

(328) The tire on the bus blew out and caused a delay.

(329) The unexpected delay discomfited the passengers.

(330) Don't delay in applying for internships or jobs.

(331) The exact reason for the delay is still unknown.

(332) The buyer will allocate liability for the delay.

(333) The back order is causing a delay in production.

(334) The delay was remedied by expediting the process.

(335) Pardon for the delay in responding to your email.

(336) The flight status is showing a significant delay.

(337) The presence of auxins can delay leaf senescence.

(338) The team had to stand idle during the rain delay.

(339) The furrow in the road caused a delay in traffic.

(340) The transport delay caused us to miss our flight.

(341) The unwelcome delay caused us to miss our flight.

(342) The delay on the bus made me miss my appointment.

(343) The project was suspended during a funding delay.

(344) The safe will unlock with a time-delay mechanism.

(345) The storm forced us to take refuge without delay.

(346) The negligibility of the delay was insignificant.

(347) The unexpected delay put us bang out of schedule.

(348) The ulan is causing a delay in our outdoor event.

(349) He accepted the delay in the project acceptingly.

(350) The train slued on the tracks and caused a delay.

(351) The train went offtrack and caused a major delay.

(352) Apart from the delay, the flight was comfortable.

(353) Please accept my apols for the delay in delivery.

(354) The unexpected delay consternated the passengers.

(355) They heared the announcement of the flight delay.

(356) I need to clean my mat without any further delay.

(357) Don't let fear hold you back, slay without delay.

(358) Despite the delay, the plane eventually took off.

(359) The adverse weather caused a delay in our flight.

(360) The delay in the start of the game made us bored.

(361) The game was put on hold because of a rain delay.

(362) The lag in the airplane's takeoff caused a delay.

(363) The main reason for the delay was due to traffic.

(364) The cause of the delay was a scheduling conflict.

(365) The primary reason for the delay was bad weather.

(366) I missed my flight due to a delay at the airport.

(367) The airline had a delay due to mechanical issues.

(368) The logical explanation for the delay is traffic.

(369) The pilot botched the landing and caused a delay.

(370) The hijack caused a delay in the flight schedule.

(371) The tardy delivery caused a delay in the project.

(372) The team was getting antsy during the rain delay.

(373) The misfiled thesis caused a delay in graduation.

(374) The problem was aggravated by a delay in response.

(375) The squall caused a delay in our flight departure.

(376) I sent a short message to apologize for the delay.

(377) The storm during the football game caused a delay.

(378) The customer would bridle at any delay in service.

(379) The traffic accident caused a terribly long delay.

(380) The delay in the program dampened the celebration.

(381) She could be blamed for the delay in the delivery.

(382) He demonstrated grace during the unexpected delay.

(383) The crew down is causing a delay in our departure.

(384) The unexpected delay threw the entire schedule by.

(385) The spinout caused a significant delay in traffic.

(386) The foulering incident caused a delay in the game.

(387) He flew off the handle at the delay in his flight.

(388) The manager reminded us to send out without delay.

(389) Say over the reasons for the delay in the project.

(390) Chill about the delay, we'll get there eventually.

(391) Don't overreact to a minor delay in your schedule.

(392) The delay in the flight acerbates my travel plans.

(393) The airplane's engine acted-up and caused a delay.

(394) The delay ocured due to heavy traffic on the road.

(395) The delay in the flight affected our travel plans.

(396) The delay in the flight bemaddened the passengers.

(397) The unexpected delay took the passengers unawares.

(398) She was miffed with about the delay in her flight.

(399) The situation does not admit of any further delay.

(400) The ame had caused a delay in the outdoor concert.

(401) The umpteenth delay in our flight was frustrating.

(402) Don't let guilt consume you, repent without delay.

(403) If there is a bomb threat, evacuate without delay.

(404) If there is an earthquake, evacuate without delay.

(405) The delay in the flight put awry our travel plans.

(406) Spite with your advisor can delay your graduation.

(407) The delay in the movie starting made us impatient.

(408) The delay in the concert starting made us anxious.

(409) The delay in the doctor's arrival made us worried.

(410) The delay in the flight departure made us anxious.

(411) The unanticipated delay in the game made us bored.

(412) The delay in the movie made us miss the beginning.

(413) The delay in the start of the movie made us eager.

(414) The delay in the start of the class made us upset.

(415) It's important not to delay going to bed at night.

(416) Don't delay being honest with yourself and others.

(417) In spite of the delay, they still arrived on time.

(418) The prime reason for the delay was due to traffic.

(419) The reason for the delay in the flight is unknown.

(420) The causation of the delay was traffic congestion.

(421) The football team was penalized for delay of game.

(422) The cause of the delay was bad weather conditions.

(423) The restive passengers complained about the delay.

(424) The garbled message caused a delay in the project.

(425) The seismic disturbance caused a delay in classes.

(426) Don't delay in meeting with your academic advisor.

(427) The actor's malapropism caused a delay in filming.

(428) The undated ticket caused a delay at the entrance.

(429) The change of plan caused a delay in our schedule.

(430) The actor's gaff on set caused a delay in filming.

(431) I missed my class because of the delay by the bus.

(432) The delay in delivery is due to a logistical issue.

(433) The delay in delivery is due to a delay in transit.

(434) The delay didn't inconvenience me in the slightest.

(435) The hailstones caused a delay in our outdoor plans.

(436) The unexpected delay sent shock down the travelers.

(437) Apologies for the delay in delivering your package.

(438) The probable reason for the delay is heavy traffic.

(439) The flight delay caused the travel time to drag on.

(440) The rain delay caused the baseball game to drag on.

(441) The emergency response was initiated without delay.

(442) I sincerely apologize for the delay in my response.

(443) The equipment failure caused a delay in production.

(444) The tire blowout caused a delay in my travel plans.

(445) They were flustered with the delay in their flight.

(446) Anticipate a delay in the delivery of your package.

(447) The unexpected delay discombobulated the travelers.

(448) The announcement at station informed us of a delay.

(449) I apologize for the delay in returning the message.

(450) We will expedite delivery to make up for the delay.

(451) The negligibility of the delay was inconsequential.

(452) It is important to ready oneself without any delay.

(453) We had to endure a long rain delay at the ballgame.

(454) They were agitated about the delay in their flight.

(455) He kept his composure despite the unexpected delay.

(456) The unexpected delay made her get in a fluster fit.

(457) It bechanced that I missed my train due to a delay.

(458) The actual reason for the delay was due to traffic.

(459) The presumable reason for the delay is bad weather.

(460) The nonmoving train caused a delay in the schedule.

(461) The conglobulation of traffic caused a major delay.

(462) The bedblocker was causing a delay in patient care.

(463) The airline was awfully sorry for the flight delay.

(464) As a result of the delay, the flight was cancelled.

(465) As a result of the delay, they missed their flight.

(466) The rocket launched propulsively without any delay.

(467) The team captain told us to pitch up without delay.

(468) The broken-down truck was towed away without delay.

(469) Please unbind the rope from the tree without delay.

(470) The delay in the flight was miffing the passengers.

(471) The flight was delayed by a fourhour weather delay.

(472) Signori, we apologize for the delay in your flight.

(473) If there is a power outage, evacuate without delay.

(474) If there is a cyber attack, evacuate without delay.

(475) The unexpected delay unstrung the traveler's plans.

(476) You can't afford to waste time, slay without delay.

(477) To achieve your goals, you must slay without delay.

(478) The car racers were drenched amidst the rain delay.

(479) The delay in the start of the race made us excited.

(480) The delay in the start of the show made us curious.

(481) The delay in the start of the game made us anxious.

(482) The delay in the start of the parade made us eager.

(483) Don't delay being patient with yourself and others.

(484) The traveler had an agonizing delay at the airport.

(485) The restive audience grew impatient with the delay.

(486) The reason for the delay was partly due to traffic.

(487) The spill caused a delay in the production process.

(488) Don't delay in submitting your college application.

(489) Don't delay in making a decision if it's important.

(490) The delay was merely a setback, not a cancellation.

(491) I had to adjust my itinerary due to a flight delay.

(492) We anticipate a delay in the delivery of the goods.

(493) The airline refused liability for the flight delay.

(494) The delay in the release of grades made me anxious.

(495) The delay in the registration process caused chaos.

(496) The reason for the delay in the project is unknown.

(497) The delay in eligibility processing was unexpected.

(498) The engineer had to answer for the project's delay.

(499) In the event of a delay, we will keep you informed.

(500) The curfew delay is part of a phased reopening plan.

(501) The rubber check caused a delay in my bill payments.

(502) They were miffed in their irritation with the delay.

(503) The delay in delivery is due to a shortage of staff.

(504) The delay in delivery is due to a delay in dispatch.

(505) Prolonging the meeting will only delay our progress.

(506) The unexpected delay upended their travel itinerary.

(507) Don't delay and insure your property in on schedule.

(508) The young lovers made a pact to elope without delay.

(509) The lane closure caused a significant traffic delay.

(510) The airline's delay screwed up my connecting flight.

(511) Apologies for the delay in responding to your email.

(512) We experienced a delay in the data transfer process.

(513) The stases in the traffic flow caused a major delay.

(514) The train derailed and caused a major traffic delay.

(515) We apologize for the delay in remitting to customer.

(516) The project's delay broke with the expected outcome.

(517) The unexpected delay left the passengers nonplussed.

(518) It was necessary for them to break up without delay.

(519) They realized it was best to break up without delay.

(520) I will bear up against the delay and remain patient.

(521) Flourish without delay and seize the present moment.

(522) He would get mad for any delay, no matter how short.

(523) The delay could interfere across the entire project.

(524) The backouts caused a delay in the project timeline.

(525) As a consequence of the delay, we missed our flight.

(526) The unlooked-for delay caused us to miss our flight.

(527) We apologize for the delay in processing your inout.

(528) The professor asked us to feed in without any delay.

(529) Don't let shame hold you back, repent without delay.

(530) If there is a flood warning, evacuate without delay.

(531) If there is a gas explosion, evacuate without delay.

(532) The undoings of a failed class can delay graduation.

(533) Without the grant, we may have to delay our project.

(534) The unexpected delay was jarring on my travel plans.

(535) The early bird catches the worm, slay without delay.

(536) Don't let excuses hold you back, slay without delay.

(537) If you want to avoid a penalty, abate without delay.

(538) Cytokinin can also be used to delay aging in plants.

(539) We had to delay our shopping until the store opened.

(540) The delay in the start of the play made us restless.

(541) The delay in the start of the party made us excited.

(542) You should insure your restaurant without any delay.

(543) It's important not to delay practicing good manners.

(544) The ouster of the judge caused a delay in the trial.

(545) The train derailed off the track and caused a delay.

(546) Don't delay in pursuing your dreams and aspirations.

(547) The primary reason for the delay was due to traffic.

(548) The phone had a slight delay in the call connection.

(549) The reason for the delay was behind the traffic jam.

(550) Don't delay in paying your bills to avoid late fees.



Delay meaning


Delay is a word that is commonly used in the English language to describe a situation where something is postponed or held back. It can be used in a variety of contexts, from describing a delay in a flight to a delay in a project deadline. In this article, we will provide tips on how to use the word delay in a sentence effectively.


1. Use delay as a verb One of the most common ways to use the word delay is as a verb. When used in this way, it means to postpone or hold back something.

For example, "The flight was delayed due to bad weather" or "The project was delayed because of unforeseen circumstances." When using delay as a verb, it is important to make sure that the subject and object of the sentence are clear, so that the meaning is not confused.


2. Use delay as a noun Delay can also be used as a noun, to describe the act of postponing or holding back something.

For example, "The delay in the flight caused a lot of frustration for the passengers" or "The delay in the project meant that we had to work overtime to meet the deadline." When using delay as a noun, it is important to make sure that the article (a, an, or the) is used correctly, depending on the context.


3. Use delay in a negative sentence When using delay in a negative sentence, it is important to use the word "not" to make it clear that something is not being delayed.

For example, "The flight was not delayed, so we arrived on time" or "We were able to complete the project on time, without any delays." Using delay in a negative sentence can help to emphasize the importance of timeliness and punctuality.


4. Use delay in a conditional sentence Delay can also be used in a conditional sentence, to describe a situation that may or may not happen, depending on certain conditions.

For example, "If there is a delay in the flight, we will have to reschedule our meeting" or "If there is a delay in the project, we may have to extend the deadline." Using delay in a conditional sentence can help to prepare for potential delays and plan accordingly.


5. Use delay in a comparative sentence


Finally, delay can be used in a comparative sentence, to compare the amount of delay between two situations.

For example, "The delay in the first flight was much longer than the delay in the second flight" or "The delay in the project last month was much shorter than the delay we are experiencing now." Using delay in a comparative sentence can help to provide context and perspective on the amount of delay being experienced.


In conclusion, delay is a versatile word that can be used in a variety of contexts. By following these tips, you can use delay effectively in your writing and communication, to describe situations where something is postponed or held back. Whether you are using delay as a verb, noun, in a negative sentence, conditional sentence, or comparative sentence, it is important to make sure that the meaning is clear and the context is appropriate.





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