Many women pursue higher education and careers, thus delaying marriage and childbirth.
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Delaying
Synonyms for "delaying" (31 found)
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You have lost a good opportunity by delaying.
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You're just delaying the inevitable.
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I do not like the habit certain tennis players have when they bounce the ball excessively before serving, especially on important points. Bouncing the ball more than, say, 10 times should be penalised for deliberately delaying the play.
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