116 entries under delay topic. ×

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choke(verb, check, reduce, restrain)
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defer(verb, hold, check, keep, block)
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encumber(verb, hold, check, keep, block)
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hang up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, hold, time)
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pull in(verb, expression, phrasal verb, hold, keep)
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reef(verb, reduce, restrain, moderate)
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send up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, hold, keep)
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clog(verb, hold, check, keep, block)
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fetter(verb, hold, control, check, restrain)
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handicap(verb, hold, control, check, reduce)
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put away(verb, expression, phrasal verb, hold, keep)
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rein in(expression, reduce, restrain, moderate)
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slacken(verb, hold, check, keep, reduce)
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slow up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, hold, check)
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stick(verb, hold, take, keep, restrain)
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anchor it(expression, reduce, restrain, moderate)
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back-water(verb, reduce, restrain, moderate)
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crimp(verb, check, hinder, lessen)
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curtail(verb, hold, control, reduce, restrain)
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cut back(expression, reduce, restrain, moderate)
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