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6
waiting
5
detention(check, delay, stay, hindrance)
5
lag(verb, stop, check, settle)
5
lingering(check, delay, stay, hindrance)
5
recess(break, pause, interval, lull)
5
space(break, rest, pause, lapse)
5
stoppage(break, check, delay, stay)
5
suspension(break, end, check, delay)
4
holdup(check, delay, problem, obstruction)
4
interim(break, time, halt, delay)
4
lull(break, time, halt, delay)
4
moratorium(check, delay, stay, hindrance)
4
time(break, rest, pause, lapse)
3
clutch(verb, stay, remain, abide)
3
deferment(delay, stay, interruption, stoppage)
3
deferral(stay, interruption, suspension, postponement)
3
grip(verb, stay, remain, abide)
3
hindrance(check, delay, stay, obstacle)
3
lapse(halt, delay, pause, space)
3
retardation(check, delay, stay, hindrance)
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