Those booths were filled, as usual, and this was a moment when delay could prove serious.

Another delay in October 1924 proved to be fatal, according to the ship's physician.

Given his later actions, this delay may have proven costly.

The delay has proved both a bane and a blessing.

When the state budget is approved, the delay in its adoption will prove more than worth the wait for the city.

To some degree, the delays in the production proved serendipitous.

There was other work to do - and this delay might prove unfortunate.

Such a delay, in this instance, would have proven fatal.

But perhaps the delay will prove useful - it may have put them off our trail.

The short delay may prove vital for all of us.