After a short delay, students began their spring term there in April 1896.

There was a short delay, then the reply came back from the same son of machine.

After a short delay, a text appeared on the screen.

After a short delay, the same woman's voice came on.

After a short delay, the clerk came back onto the line.

This morning he swung the door open after only a short delay.

But in a case of this kind, things would no doubt happen fast, and a short delay was probably all they desired.

There was a short delay before it began ringing on the other end.

We are now being asked to allow a short delay, in order to improve it further.

The short delay may prove vital for all of us.