It was also reported that Tokitsukaze failed to give Tokitaizan any aid and delayed calling an ambulance.

Hoping to boost his popularity enough to avoid defeat, Hatfield delayed calling the election as long as possible.

But he delayed calling the police for an hour.

"Don't use it to delay calling 911," said Chief Dixon, adding that it's important to place yourself between the fire and the door.

However, Prime Minister Paul Martin delayed calling the by-election, in the expectation that a general election would soon be called.

You're not wondering why I delayed calling you to account until tonight?

In those states, families who do not want resuscitation are often counseled to avoid or delay calling emergency services.

Members of the fraternity delayed calling for emergency help for over an hour.

Tony delayed calling the ambulance, instead calling Jason Grimshaw who was helping to develop the flats.

Hansen delayed calling for the snap, hoping the wind would die down.