Delay getting seat in choir (5)

I believe the answer is:

stall

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This clue might be a double definition.

'delay' is the first definition.
(stalling is a kind of delaying)

'seat in choir' is the second definition.
'stall' can be an answer for 'seat' (I've seen this before). I'm not sure about the 'in choir' bit.

'getting' is the link.

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(Other definitions for stall that I've seen before include "Booth; prevaricate" , "Place for display of articles for sale" , "Seat - prevaricate" , "outlet at a fair" , "Be evasive" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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