Delaying Definition

Delaying Sentence Examples

• There was no purpose in delaying the unpleasant chore.

• He seems to have tried to stir up both the Indians and the Spaniards to prevent the survey of the southern boundary of the United States in 1797 and 1798, and succeeded in delaying Commissioner Andrew Ellicott for several months in this important task.

• Delaying could allow a small problem to grow into a big one.

• He was singularly unfortunate even when he gave in, delaying his acquiescence until it had the air of a surrender.

• The Italian covering troops were delaying the enemy advance, and giving time for the III.