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The phrase "the delay in" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use this phrase to express that an event or process has not happened on time, or that it has been postponed. For example, "Due to the delay in the deliveries, the store was running low on supplies."
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Apologies for the delay in my updates.
Hence the delay in naming her daughter.
The delay in an indictment seemed curious.
"The delay in processing and releasing him is inexcusable.
The delay in screenings obviously has health implications for women.
It considers the delay in allowing rescue services access unacceptable".
The biggest gripe has been the delay in appointing ministers.
The delay in publishing the results has brought international criticism.
Brandis has previously defended the delay in correcting the record.
Apologies for the delay in posting the interviews I promised.
The delay in doing so was "inexcusable", he said.
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