long-delayed

The time had come when she could delay no longer.

His mind was made up and he could delay no longer.

Yet even that place could not long delay him now, and he thought always of his own home.

But finally it was all done and the moment had come when she could delay no longer.

I hope we're not delayed long or I'll be late.

They could delay no longer the decision on whether or not she was to do the cooking show.

Now I should no longer delay telling my people that help is coming.

The enemy force needed to be delayed a little longer.

Well, it was upon her; she could delay no longer.

But now he was no longer delaying what had to be done.