Although Time is expected to act soon because events are moving swiftly, the delay suggested that the 15-member board would hear a lengthy review of all the options before deciding what to do.

One financial observer said Harper's statement and the delay in the shareholders' vote suggested it was exploring the possibility of a leveraged buyout.

The government promised a White Paper on student finance, but the very long delay before it finally appeared in November 1988 suggests that there were problems in devising a suitable alternative to grants.

The delays suggest the complexity of the still evolving technical standards being developed by the recording industry's Secure Digital Music Initiative, and they hint at continued uncertainty for consumers.

But even if you view Jupiter as a god, his delay suggests that he himself is also a part of nature.

The delay suggested someone formulating another plan of action, changing their minds.

Such delays and long lead times strongly suggest contingency and a vast realm of unrealized possibilities.

In 999 he speaks of delay in getting the fleet into action, and suggests that delay occurred on other occasions, but without explaining why.

While minor delays are common, a delay of four months would suggest an intentional refusal on the part of the Russian government to allow Mr. Browder to travel to Russia.

Using the word delay is preferred over disability by many people, because delay suggests that a person is slowly reaching his or her full potential, rather than someone who has been disabled.