158 entries under delay topic. ×

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encumber(verb, hold, check, keep, block)
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get no place fast(verb, expression, idiom, fail)
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hamper(verb, hold, check, keep, block)
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hang fire(expression, idiom, cool, hesitate)
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hang out(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stay)
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horse around(expression, play, abuse, waste)
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lumber(verb, stay, idle, remain)
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mosey(verb, stay, idle, remain)
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piddle(wait, linger, loiter, dally)
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play games with(expression, idiom, play, abuse)
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prolong(verb, hold, keep, block)
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protract(verb, hold, keep, block)
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remain(verb, stop, stay, rest)
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slacken(verb, hold, check, keep, fail)
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stagger(verb, fail, diminish, decrease)
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stick around(verb, expression, stay, rest)
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toddle(verb, idle, shuffle, drift)
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tool(verb, stop, fail, diminish)
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adjourn(verb, hold, keep, block)
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balk(verb, check, hinder, lessen)
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