six-month delay
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delay
noun[C or U]
uk/dɪˈleɪ/us/dɪˈleɪ/
the situation in which you have to wait longer than expected for something to happen, or the time that you have ...
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(Definition ofdelayfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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There was asix-monthdelay, during which time the plant was not used, while argu ments took place about the manning levels.
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However, we think that it would be no bad thing to have asix-monthdelay.
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There can be asix-monthdelay, and there can be extensions of that.
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Is he not greatly concerned about thesix-monthdelayin dealing with summary cases?
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At the very least, will he make the disability premium available without thesix-monthdelay?
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What is wrong with requiring asix-monthdelaybefore making an order?
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That would also introduce asix-monthdelayin the programme, however.
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If that is the case, why are they objecting to asix-monthdelayin its introduction?
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Why have we had a furthersix-monthdelaybefore any regulatory action has been taken?
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There has been a nine-month delay and asix-monthdelay.
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In the report we say that even asix-monthdelayin the implementation of the recommendations had cost the public about £300 million.
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That is asix-monthdelay.
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New clause 2 provided for asix-monthdelayin the implementation of regulations.
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First, the entry clearance officer showed no sense of urgency and put thesix-monthdelayin sending the documents down to the fact that he was busy.
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After construction difficulties, wetter than normal conditions had caused asix-monthdelay.
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However, in 2013, yet anothersix-monthdelaywas announced.
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There was asix-monthdelayconcerning an objection about an adverse effect that the flow of flood waters might have across the area brought about by any development.
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