as in delays
failure to do something quickly because you do not want to do it
bureaucrats criticized for foot-dragging on important issues
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delays
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An alleged cyberattack targeting a company that manages check-in and boarding systems for airlines caused delays and cancellations at Europe’s busiest airports on Saturday.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
20 Sep. 2025 -
The Ferrari Club of America gathering at Ballantyne Country Club could cause delays during club events Monday morning and afternoon, NCDOT spokeswoman Jen Goodwin told The Charlotte Observer.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Foot-draggings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foot-draggings. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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