21.   Last December, EU leaders delayed approval for the project until more private financing can be found.

22.   The leaders delayed the resumption of the summit for an hour to allow delegates to watch telecasts of Spain playing South Korea in a World Cup quarterfinal.

23.   The new leader delayed the move in hopes of improving security for the settlers.

24.   But in London, a leading daily newspaper, the Financial Times, said government leaders should delay their choice rather than adopt the compromise candidate, Santer.

25.   The PLO leader had delayed his visit to Gaza and Jericho because the promised funds have been long in coming.

26.   The Palestinian leader had delayed his decision on whether to attend the summit until Mubarak accepted the US invitation.