The Dakota War of 1862 and the American Civil War delayed further improvements.

Facing difficulties to perform a reliable and cheap lining, he delayed further improvements and failed to find a practical solution, which was finally found by Sidney Gilchrist Thomas.

With money more expensive to borrow, management delayed expansion or other improvements.

The integrated planning approach is not about lowering existing regulatory or permitting standards or delaying necessary improvements.

He has singled out environmental protests at drug factory sites as a major factor in delaying improvements.

But the impact would be felt throughout the city, delaying improvements to roads, parks and libraries.

In aviation, prevent arguments about a new computerized profiling system from delaying vital improvements in the "no-fly" and "automatic selectee" lists.

"They believe that time is money and as long as they can delay improvements, the better off they are."

But the mayor backed down at the last minute, saying that a change in leadership could delay improvements to the school system.

During the 111th Congress, Congressman Miller introduced a comprehensive energy bill that would reduce regulatory burdens that delay improvements and advancements in domestic energy production.