The delay could provide additional time for bargaining, but several union leaders said they still expected a walkout.

But the delay still might not provide enough notice.

One reason they do not sue is that the delay in implementing the law provides narrow grounds.

The delay also caused people to worry about reliability and provided ammunition for groups opposed to the current approach.

The delay will also provide time to complete the 2001 audit.

The call, when it was finally made, would seal their fates, and any small delay could only provide an inkling of hope.

Crew members said delays in the launching have provided additional time to train.

And this delay could provide Greece with an opportunity to sweeten its offer further.

On the bright side, the long delays provide an opportunity to scan the morning's box scores and ponder possible trades.

A delay would provide an opportunity for us to resume these negotiations and to share relevant information we have learned since then.