Though originally supposed to close the following year, patient issues delayed the process.

She even developed heart problems in the middle, delaying the process.

So if they don't like the governor's recommendations for the budget, it's in their interest to delay the process.

Officials are concerned about being blocked by a court and delaying the entire process for months, if not years.

Our best hope now is that we can delay the process.

But there are signs that the scandal could delay the process.

It is not in our, or the country's, interest to delay the process.

Three other proposals, including one to delay the process further, were voted down.

We must ensure that this does not delay the first process.

The president has informed me that he does not wish to delay the process.