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Free sign upThe phrase "and a delay in" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate a postponement or hold-up in a process or event.
Example: "The project was impacted by unforeseen circumstances, resulting in a delay in the delivery schedule."
Alternatives: "and a hold-up in" or "and a setback in".
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Over the weekend, ENI announced cost overruns and a delay in bringing the field online.
Diabetic osteopenia can result in an increased incidence of bone fracture and a delay in fracture healing.
Maytag lowered its forecast for the quarter last month, citing sluggish sales and a delay in the introduction of a new washer.
Unocal used to own the Mountain Pass mine, which suspended mining in 2002 because of weak demand and a delay in an environmental review.
If I was a betting man I would say there will be a combination of spending cuts, tax increases and a delay in reaching the fiscal objectives".
The chief executive, Federico Minoli, said results were hurt by the weakness of the dollar and a delay in the introduction of a new model, the Monster S2R.
Those demands are a ban on former Communist officials' running for office for the next 10 years and a delay in the elections.
The company said the weakness in home appliances at Sears resulted from soft demand, lower prices and a delay in introducing new Kenmore products during the quarter.
The election was criticized by international observers as lacking transparency, and a delay in the release of the results had the country on edge.
And a delay in closing the entire deal could seriously erode value to Reckson shareholders.
OBJECTIVE: Early compartment syndrome is difficult to diagnose, and a delay in the diagnosis can result in amputation or death.
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