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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a delay of two" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate a delay measured in two units of time, such as hours, days, or weeks, depending on the context.
Example: "Due to unforeseen circumstances, there will be a delay of two in the project timeline."
Alternatives: "a two-unit delay" or "a two-time delay".
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The game was called after a delay of two hours, 14 minutes.
It has been delayed before, but a delay of two or three days would stilt the event's rhythm.
In Uganda, comprehensive sex education and AIDS education in schools have contributed to a delay of two years in the onset of sexual activity.
WIMBLEDON, England — After the rain here abated Friday afternoon, play resumed on the outer courts at Wimbledon around 1 30 p.m., a delay of two hours.
See articleAfter a delay of two years caused by assembly problems, Airbus finally delivered its first A380 super-jumbo, to Singapore Airlines.
Tom Williams, the Airbus executive vice president for programs, said difficulties in switching over from individual to automated production had caused a delay of two and a half to three months.
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Mladic's lawyers are demanding a delay of six months.
A delay of five years would be a bold signal of intent.
Joshua Schimmer of Leerink Swann predicted a delay of five to 10 months.
After a delay of six minutes, the Yankees were back on the field.
After a delay of eight minutes while debris was cleared, the performance resumed, the Met said.
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