as in delay
a state, a habit, or an instance of being slow or late about doing something that should be done
Though she has a tendency towards procrastination, she never fails to turn in her papers on time.
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Noun
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The Trump budget cuts now mean Europe may have to go it alone, possibly facing further delays.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
30 June 2025 -
The Defense Intelligence Agency concluded in a low-confidence initial assessment that the strikes caused only limited delays to Iran's nuclear program and failed to destroy key underground sites.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
Noun
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But the avoidance of probate is often suggested to minimize cost and time delays.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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This is not just a violation of students’ academic freedom, which includes the avoidance of ideological indoctrination.—
Jay Bergman,
Boston Herald,
21 June 2025
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The dollar, already weakened by tariffs and policy uncertainty, fell to a three-year low on the row, the Financial Times reported.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
26 June 2025
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As companies pull back on hiring amid tariff uncertainty and the corporate dream that AI will become a significant part of workflows, HR leaders are increasingly looking to promote leadership talent from within their own ranks.—
Brit Morse,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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“Procrastination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procrastination. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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