Sentence examples for delay were necessary from inspiring English sources

Recognizing that much of the department's work runs far behind schedule, Congress specified that if a delay were necessary, it would have to be approved by the secretary or deputy secretary of energy.

Mr. Bolten said the delay was necessary to make sure the numbers were accurate.

The company will contend that the delay is necessary because of the change in management.

The official said the delay was necessary because some computer manufacturers needed more time to prepare.

They said the delay was necessary to enable the companies and the agency to complete work on what were described as minor aspects of the settlement.

Kathleen Treanor, who lost her 4-year-old daughter, mother-in-law and father-in-law in the explosion, said: "No more delay is necessary, I'm thankful.

"While we don't think the delay is necessary, this is still a reasonable, feasible proposal that is critical to drive new, cleaner technologies to market," said Roland Hwang, the vehicles policy director of the Natural Resources Defense Council.

Returning officer Phil Kirby said: "We fully understand the disappointment... but we felt a delay was necessary to ensure accurate results".

This delay was necessary for aerial photo mapping of past debris flow activity and field evaluation to be completed (De Graff and Lewis [1989]).

Microsoft managers say the delay is necessary in order to ensure a smooth launch of the system's new user interface (or, if you prefer the terminology of Microsoft's PR department, the "new Xbox experience").

Because the optimal timing of resection is controversial, our study was performed to compare recurrence and elbow function between early and late excision in our patients to determine whether the delay is necessary.