Sentence examples for threatening to delay from inspiring English sources

Intermittent rain fell around the city, thickening the air, threatening to delay things.

Rain, hail, lightning and a nearby tornado warning were threatening to delay a round that had already begun four hours late.

Talks last week failed to end the deadlock, and the ongoing dispute is threatening to delay the graduation of thousands of students.

Mr. Hoon's announcement ended weeks of speculation about the role of British forces in American-led efforts to suppress an insurgency that is threatening to delay and disrupt Iraq's national elections, set for January.

Mr. Hoon's announcement ended weeks of speculation about the role of British forces in American-led efforts to suppress an insurgency that is threatening to delay and disrupt Iraq's first national elections, planned for January.

Democratic legislators from the city and Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo had sought to extend and expand the laws during budget negotiations last month, until the Senate Republican leader, Dean G. Skelos, rejected the idea, threatening to delay the budget.

The dispute threatens to delay the Feb. 8 start date.

Some Republican senators threatened to delay, or possibly kill, the bill.

The profound differences have threatened to delay the start of the UN-led negotiations.

Mr. Lott threatened to delay the bill with amendments and, if necessary, a filibuster.

The Coast Guard issue is among disputes that have threatened to delay creation of the department.