DELAY THE INEVITABLE
Definition: To postpone or put off an event or outcome that is certain or unavoidable.
Synonyms: Prolong The Unavoidable, Put Off Fate, Stall The Outcome, Hold Off Destiny, Extend The Process
Usage Examples in Sentences
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The student tried to delay the inevitable by avoiding studying for the exam.
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Ignoring the repair work would only delay the inevitable breakdown of the car.
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Failing to save money would delay the inevitable financial challenges.
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The negotiations sought to delay the inevitable clash of interests between the two nations.
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Despite regular exercise, he could not delay the inevitable onset of aging.
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The maintenance work on the bridge aimed to delay the inevitable need for a major reconstruction.
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Postponing the difficult conversation only served to delay the inevitable resolution of their issues.
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The temporary fix could only delay the inevitable breakdown of the old machinery.
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Procrastinating on studying may provide short-term relief, but it will only delay the inevitable exams.
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Despite his impressive legal maneuvers, the lawyer could only delay the inevitable conviction of his guilty client.
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The aging athlete used various training techniques to delay the inevitable decline in his physical performance.
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With diplomatic finesse, the ambassador sought to delay the inevitable conflict between the two neighboring nations.
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Despite his efforts to delay the inevitable, the company's bankruptcy was unavoidable.
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The medication only served to delay the inevitable progression of the disease.
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No matter how much he tried to delay the inevitable, the truth eventually came out.
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They tried to delay the inevitable breakup of their relationship by going to couples therapy.
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Attempting to delay the inevitable changes in the market proved to be futile for the struggling business.
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The decision to delay the inevitable was met with opposition.
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Opposition arose when the inevitable delay was proposed.
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They realized they could no longer delay the inevitable and had to confront the truth.
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Despite their efforts to delay the inevitable, time caught up with them eventually.
#22
Even though they tried to delay the inevitable, fate had its own timeline.
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