It was a delayed response to a question that had been asked a few minutes before.

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Member states are angry at Russia and its delayed response to its promise to withdraw troops from the region.

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Many Americans are ashamed of their federal, state and local governments for the pathetically delayed response and poor preparation.

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It means the 1939 kick seen in the nitrate "curve" above also incorporates some the delayed response from the land-use change brought about by the introduction of arable subsidies in 1917.

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The tax filing season was delayed for 8 days because of changes needed in response to the Jan. 2 tax law, the American Taxpayer Relief Act.

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