delay

1 - On account of an unexpected delay in the delivery of the mail, she couldn't apply for that job.

2 - In his surprise visit, the defense secretary urged Iraqi leaders to avoid missteps that could delay elections.

3 - Research shows speaking more than one language can delay dementia by four years.

4 - Scientists in Japan said they have uncovered evidence that shows it may be possible to delay or prevent heart failure in humans.

5 - Before computers were introduced into the banks, there was much more delay in business.