Examples of 'only delaying' in a sentence

Meaning of "only delaying"

only delaying: Postponing or putting off a task or action without actively working towards completing it

How to use "only delaying" in a sentence

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But she was only delaying the inevitable.
Our recent foray into the world of monkeys, was only delaying the inevitable.
You are only delaying the inevitable.
However, modification could be costly and is only delaying the inevitable replacement.
We are only delaying death by running off.
I assure you Stark, you are only delaying the inevitable.
You are only delaying the replacement by a year or two.
Look, I know it sounds ridiculous but it was the only delaying tactic left me.
They are only delaying the inevitable.
Sir, locking Mrs Marriott and her child away is only delaying the inevitable.
Retreat is only delaying the inevitable.
The Keeper 's victory is at hand . You are only delaying the inevitable.
Dino is only delaying his punishment.
Jim, that thing 's pointing right at us! They are only delaying the inevitable.
He was only delaying disaster.

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The administration has vowed it 's only delaying the spending, not canceling it.
You're only delaying the inevitable with such futile defense.
Bailing them out is only delaying the inevitable.
You're only delaying the inevitable and making it worse for yourself.
Although, they were only delaying the inevitable.
It 's only delaying the inevitable unless I can isolate the source of that infection, soon.
Prop it up and you are only delaying the inevitable collapse.
You are only delaying the inevitable I am afraid.
Drawing out the pain. You're only delaying the inevitable.
You are only delaying the inevitable Colonel Moran.
Brian Gallant is only delaying the inevitable.
You are only delaying the inevitable, Hercules.
Even if you awaken, you are only delaying your death by mere moments! ".
You're only delaying the inevitable, Popper. I will be telling the board about this.
He … he said … that I was only delaying the inevitable.
But they are only delaying the fact of what we all must face.
You can not have him . You are only delaying the inevitable, I am afraid.
You are only delaying the inevitable, Popper.
You are only delaying us.
Was he only delaying the inevitable?
Your client's only delaying the inevitable.
You are only delaying the inevitable, Sawyer!
Huh . You are only delaying the inevitable.
You are only delaying the inevitable . You are not worthy!
Eddie! They are only delaying the inevitable.
You're only delaying the inevitable, Colonel Moran.
It is only delaying us.
You are only delaying the inevitable . I will not do it!
But you are only delaying their pain, and yours.
Noble! you are only delaying the inevitable!
But he 's only delaying the inevitable.
You're only delaying your own happiness!
This is only delaying their funeral . ".
Noble. You're only delaying the inevitable.

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