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noun • continuing or remaining in a place or state • the state of inactivity following an interruption • a judicial order forbidding some action until an event occurs or the order is lifted • a thin strip of metal or bone that is used to stiffen a garment (e.g. a corset) • (nautical) brace consisting of a heavy rope or wire cable used as a support for a mast or spar verb • stay the same; remain in a certain state • stay put (in a certain place) • dwell • continue in a place, position, or situation • remain behind • stop or halt • stay behind • hang on during a trial of endurance • stop a judicial process • fasten with stays • overcome or allay | ||||||||
| 30% | 6 | Primarily, delay a while, delay, loiter endlessly? | ||||||
verb • take one's time; proceed slowly • waste time • hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc. | ||||||||
| 30% | 9 | Delay — one has week at first in delay | ||||||
verb • obstruct or hinder any discussion • engage in delaying tactics or refuse to cooperate | ||||||||
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