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The phrase "a delay in" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use this phrase when talking about a period of time when an event is not happening as scheduled. For example, "There was a delay in the launch of the spacecraft due to technical difficulties."
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"There was a delay in the arrest.
Was there a delay in diagnosis?
This meant a delay in publishing.
builds in a delay in the receipt of messages.
GAZETTE: But wouldn't that create a delay in the investigation?
This causes a delay in rendering your page.
There is a delay in displaying the screen.
Was there a delay in transferring him for medical treatment?
"There was a delay in providing initial statements.
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There was a delay in practice when Maria Costello.
Why such a delay in spreading the word?
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for a delay in the construction
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