holdups

plural of holdup
as in delays
an instance or period of being prevented from going about one's business a holdup in construction due to the weather

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Recent Examples of holdups The threat of similar holdups for other deals could infiltrate deal discussions and shift financial terms. — Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026 The El Niño butterfly effect If there are significant holdups at the canal, vessels will bring their cargo to a US West Coast port and truck it across the country, Yadav said. — Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026 For the most part, these aren’t armed holdups but instead more like storage-facility break-ins. — Kiel Porter, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026 Common delays include appraisal holdups, missing documentation and employment changes. — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026 One of the holdups is due to final negotiations with a new partner expected to sponsor the Clash. — Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 24 July 2026 And, as with most engines, a timely tuneup helps ensure smooth and predictable functioning, avoiding hiccups or holdups. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 15 July 2026 Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas recorded 112 delays as of the afternoon, with the holdups lasting between 16 and 30 minutes over wind disruptions. — Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026 The city comptroller has launched an investigation into City Hall’s handing of outdoor dining permits, raising concerns about procedural holdups that could be preventing hundreds of restaurants from opening up en plein air seating this spring. — Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for holdups
Noun
  • Public opposition has already impacted around $42 billion of data center investments in Europe, in account delays and cancellations, according to research from STL Partners.
    — April Roach,Jenny Lee, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026
  • However, delays in actual delivery have meant that only the first batch has been delivered this year.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
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  • Long lines can be a strong deterrent to voting, especially for Black and Latino voters, who on average have experienced longer waits than white voters, according to a June 2020 report by the Brennan Center for Justice.
    — TIME Staff, Time, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The waits were that long, and those companies would consider any provider who could deliver.
    — Piotr Tomasik, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

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“Holdups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holdups. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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