FOOT-DRAGGINGS Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

foot-draggings

noun

plural of foot-dragging

as in delays

failure to do something quickly because you do not want to do it bureaucrats criticized for foot-dragging on important issues

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delays

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While supply constraints are contributing to the delays, strong demand suggests the device could become another growth engine.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
Together, these efforts can help smooth the often difficult path from the first unexplained symptoms to an accurate diagnosis, while reducing the risk of both misdiagnosis and unnecessary delays.

— Bruce Bebo, STAT, 24 Oct. 2026

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