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as in to temporize
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Recent Examples of filibuster
Her responsibilities include deciding whether bills are connected enough to revenue and spending to be eligible for reconciliation, meaning they can’t be filibustered.
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Jeff Barker, Baltimore Sun, 15 Nov. 2024
For example, by physically occupying the space, getting control of the microphone or by surrounding someone who is filibustering, to prevent their removal by law enforcement.
—Khaleda Rahman, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Just months later, Republicans filibustered each of Obama’s three nominees to the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, widely considered the second-most powerful court in the country.
—Ian Millhiser, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Twice during the approximately 90-minute session of filibustering, chaotic press questioning, and overall unpleasantness, the microphone feedback sent shudders through the hearts of the some 100 reporters packed into a sweaty room.
—Sean Gregory / Paris, TIME, 5 Aug. 2024
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Jeff Barker, Baltimore Sun, 15 Nov. 2024
For example, by physically occupying the space, getting control of the microphone or by surrounding someone who is filibustering, to prevent their removal by law enforcement.
—Khaleda Rahman, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Just months later, Republicans filibustered each of Obama’s three nominees to the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, widely considered the second-most powerful court in the country.
—Ian Millhiser, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Twice during the approximately 90-minute session of filibustering, chaotic press questioning, and overall unpleasantness, the microphone feedback sent shudders through the hearts of the some 100 reporters packed into a sweaty room.
—Sean Gregory / Paris, TIME, 5 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for filibuster
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Romney's Cass took Obama to task for opposing development of the Alaska National Wildlife Refuge and for temporizing on the Keystone pipeline, while Obama's Aldy accused Romney of being insensitive to the environment and to the needs and desires of future generations.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 9 Oct. 2012
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Accompanying these principles must be a rejection of the impulse to temporize about the dangers that confront us and a rejection of the bizarre deprecation of our nation and civilization.Peter J. Travers, National Review, 29 Mar. 2022
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Her frugal immigrant parents bring their own food, and Nate’s meddlesome mom harangues her son about his career and her desperation for a grandchild.Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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Duell’s co-stars shared their thoughts in the Instagram comments, simultaneously congratulating and haranguing him.Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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Some of the key signs include feeling overwhelmed by the process, dreading the act of applying for jobs, procrastinating on updating your resume or reaching out to contacts, and feeling overly discouraged by rejection.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Interviews by Kate Guadagnino Advice on Beginning Ten creative minds on how to start, pivot and productively procrastinate.Kate Guadagnino, New York Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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And, of course, discourse about the current state of democracy certainly isn’t unique to Korea.Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
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But by Obama’s second term in office, discourse about the importance of representation in media had intensified, and the show came under fire in 2013 for not featuring a Black woman cast member in five years.Nate Jones, Vulture, 20 Aug. 2024
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For example, if a backup script hasn’t been checked recently, the restoration could stall, causing delays in bringing systems back online.Sameer Malhotra, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Chicago ran 11 total plays combined over their first three drives, continuously stalling until some life came in the fourth.Scott Thompson, Fox News, 27 Dec. 2024
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Over the years, a range of Cotton Incorporated subject-matter experts have spoken at in-person and virtual events to educate and engage audiences.SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 23 Dec. 2024
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Trump spoke at this year’s event in Phoenix, Arizona over the weekend, repeatedly lashing out at trans people while outlining his vision for his impending second term.Abby Monteil, Them, 23 Dec. 2024
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The flight was delayed nearly two hours by the whole ordeal.Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 27 Dec. 2024
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Without the ability to evaluate creditworthiness upfront, businesses often onboard high-risk clients who are likely to delay payments, switch to a competitor or default.Ashish Srimal, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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No one had ever lectured on such a thing, as far as anyone could recall.Tania Roettger, The Dial, 5 Dec. 2024
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She’s also lectured on the History of Costume in Chicago, and served as an Assistant Costume Curator at the Wellesley Historical Society.thehustle.co, thehustle.co, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Filibuster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filibuster. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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