"delay" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés
- The delay in the trial has angered local political leaders, who have been pushing for a conviction against Mr. Huang since landmarked portions of the theater were damaged by his workmen several years ago.
- It was over three weeks since Molly had last written, and the delay had angered her mother.
- The delay and the excuses clearly angered the Laird of Wedderburn, for he responded to Lord Marchmont's letter with an implied threat combined with a reminder of past loyalty.
- The delay angered some state examiners, people close to the regulators said.
- The delay has angered several city officials, who argue that vital repairs to schools and hospitals, as well as the construction of housing for the homeless, are being put off because of mismanagement.
- A queue had formed for names to be checked before leaving the hotel, the resulting delays angered the innocent.
- The delays in resolving the cases have angered complainants.
- The delay of more than a week angered black students.
- The delay has angered and frustrated soldiers who feared becoming bogged down in clashes and attacks like the one on Saturday.
- But the delay in training, and the lack of information about when and how it will take place, has angered the teachers' union and heightened anxiety in schools.
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