If the walk was to take place, it could not be seriously delayed.

The matter was seriously delayed and did not return to Parliament until the middle of the summer.

Unless money was found quickly, the project would be seriously delayed, particularly with cold weather coming on.

Construction has been seriously delayed by financial and technical problems.

American officials said Ukraine's withdrawal would seriously delay the project.

American officials said the Ukrainian accord would seriously delay the project.

Administration officials say that such a move would seriously delay the completion of a new strategic arms treaty.

The statement could seriously delay Congressional approval of the pact.

But supply was not consistent and promised new models were either seriously delayed or never produced.

The move seriously delayed the 477th training program and damaged morale.