11.   The race resumed with almost an hour delay, after all the car wrecks and debris were removed off the track.

12.   He said the jet had taken off after an hour delay for last-minute mechanical repair work.

13.   He said the jet had taken off after an hour delay for last-minute mechanical repairs.

14.   After checks to make sure the train line was undamaged, rail services were resumed after a one-and-a-half hour delay.

15.   Another three-and-a-half hour delay followed, with scenes bordering on the comical as the covers were repeatedly removed and then replaced.

16.   The match was shortened after a four-and-a-half hour delay because of a waterlogged outfield at the Sinhalese Sports Club.