Fabian policy

This narrative exhibits one aspect of the "Fabian policy."

From Cobwebs from an Empty Skull by Ambrose Bierce

Russia resorted to the Fabian policy of delay as before; but she was dealing with a people whose pride and patriotism were not to be trifled with.

From The Awakening of China by W. A. P. (William Alexander Parsons) Martin

Much could be said in favour of a "Fabian" policy of delay.

From The Development of the European Nations, 1870-1914 (5th ed.) by John Holland Rose

Again the Fabian policy of the American commander-in-chief disappointed the British general.

From The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools by Washington Irving

Your Fabian policy will cost lives, time, and money; the people feels it, and roars for action.

From Diary from March 4, 1861, to November 12, 1862 by Adam G. de Gurowski, Count