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"the delay was" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to introduce an explanation that follows, especially when referring to a delay in time. For example, "The delay was caused by a sudden change in weather conditions."
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The delay was understandable.
But the delay was frustrating.
The delay was tantalising.
The delay was not minutes, but days.
For strokes, the delay was five days.
The delay was about 10 minutes.
No reason for the delay was provided.
The delay was met with surprise.
The delay was welcomed by some councillors.
The reason for the delay was unclear.
The cost of the delay was enormous".
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delay was the band
delay was the hope
delay was the modification
delay was the matrix
the slippage was
the procrastination was
the slowness was
the adjournment was
the retardation was
the delay began
the backlog was
the deferral was
the tardiness was
the deadline was
the timeframe was
the postponement was
the delay well
the delay described
the delay maybe
the delay considered
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Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com