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temporize
verb as in gain or make time
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They might temporize with their own consciences, but not with public opinion.
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The young man began to temporize, saying that it would be necessary for him to get a license and a preacher.
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But Brand had made no mistake in estimating this youngster's force of character, nor did he seek to temporize.
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To temporize with a known evil, announces either weakness, uncertainty, or collusion.
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"I have not thought about that matter yet," she said, determined to temporize with the wretch, and gain a few days' respite.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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