208 entries under delay topic. ×

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hog-tie(verb, stop, control, make, force)
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hold everything(expression, stop, stay, rest)
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hole up(verb, expression, stop, cover, block)
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intercept(verb, stop, end, restrain, halt)
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interfere(verb, stop, check, oppose)
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keep at bay(expression, idiom, control, cut, check)
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keep shirt on(expression, idiom, stop, stay)
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keep waiting(expression, reduce, restrain, moderate)
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lessen(verb, stop, check, reduce, restrain)
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let down flaps(expression, idiom, reduce, restrain)
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lie low(verb, expression, stop, cover, block)
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linger(verb, stop, stay, rest)
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loiter(verb, check, reduce, restrain)
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lose speed(expression, reduce, restrain, moderate)
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lose steam(expression, reduce, restrain, moderate)
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mire(verb, check, reduce, restrain)
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muzzle(verb, stop, control, restrain, crush)
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procrastinate(verb, reduce, restrain, moderate)
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put on hold(expression, idiom, stop, stay)
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qualify(verb, control, check, reduce, restrain)
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