Sentence examples for was delayed to from inspiring English sources

The foreclosure sale date was delayed to 7 January.

Its start was delayed to get everyone in.

Reporters were told the vote was delayed to help build a wider margin of support on the floor.

Nexstar was scheduled to go public last night, but Bloomberg News reported the offering was delayed to await S.E.C. approval.

(The show had been scheduled to open this week but was delayed to work out technical problems).

When George Washington died in December 1799, his funeral was delayed to ensure he was not buried alive.

Launch of the supermarket was delayed to allow time to resolve these difficulties and avoid a repeat performance.

His obituary was delayed to research his full role in the creation of the modern image of the werewolf.

They reopen this week, along with state schools, where the academic year was delayed to prepare for the flu.

After the section had gone to press, the opening was delayed to Wednesday, from Monday, because of Hurricane Sandy.

President Bush's nationwide address on Iraq made the wait a little longer because the start of the game was delayed to make room for the president's remarks.