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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are a bit delayed" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation where something is not happening as quickly as expected or is behind schedule.
Example: "The delivery of the package is taking longer than anticipated, and it seems that the shipments are a bit delayed."
Alternatives: "are slightly behind schedule" or "are running a little late."
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"I hear you are a bit delayed.
12 27 PM -- Message texted to Harley: "Blog update: organizers say, we are a bit delayed as the police is after us but we will be soon be out in the streets".
Pay close attention and you'll see that their reactions are a bit delayed after observing.
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It has been a bit delayed because of the changes taking place in the government at the moment".
"In the circumstances I think we can be forgiven if this term is a bit delayed," says administrator Khalifa Shakreen.
"As far as I can see, some people may be a bit delayed, but as a member of the public, I am not going to get too worked up about it".
Hopefully, BlackBerry 10 will reignite consumer enthusiasm, though unfortunately the new mobile OS is a bit delayed.
Just try sending him an email… he may be a bit delayed in responding to you, but no matter what, he will respond.
Sprint's version of the Galaxy S III has been a bit delayed due to some supply shortages, but the carrier has just confirmed that the Galaxy S III will be available in store on July 1.
Her speech is a bit delayed, likely because of the shape of her mouth.
However as you have seen, early promises were fast and furious, but the delivery has been a bit delayed.
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