21.   The delays were forced mainly by embarrassing problems with the baggage handling system, designed to be the most advanced in aviation history.

22.   The furlough of federal employees forced delays of some economic reports, including a weekly reading of initial jobless claims originally scheduled for release today.

23.   The mission was planned in August, but software problems forced delays then.

24.   The partial shutdown of the federal government has forced the delay of all economic reports that were scheduled for release next week.

25.   The shutdown forced delays of some economic reports, including a weekly reading of initial jobless claims originally scheduled for release today.

26.   They warned it could force unacceptable delays, possibly scuttling the project.

27.   Thousands of demonstrators seeking to impose more worker and environmental protections blocked the streets and forced the delay of opening ceremonies.

28.   Though their argument was rejected, their appeal forced a delay in the execution.

29.   Thunderstorms could force a delay, forecasters cautioned, and the stormy weather could become a daily ritual through early next week.

30.   Too many transactions clogging the system would force delays in reporting trades.