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# Delay

Delay the execution of actions

## Usage

```
<(d|delay|wait)[:=]( )?([0-9]+[.]?[0-9]*>)
```

## Example

```yaml
- 'tell: Delayed Message of 1 second <Delay=20>'
```

## Note

* Delays use ticks