delaying tactic

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Clearly believing it was an act of gamesmanship and a delaying tactic, Brighton's Joel Veltman unceremoniously tried to drag Saka to his feet, prompting a push and an angry exchange.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Some of Silverstein’s critics accused him of using frivolous lawsuits as a delaying tactic, forcing real estate developers to capitulate or risk huge financial losses.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2025

Toledo's defense has said it will present another appeal in the U.S., according to Tello, who called it an obvious "delaying tactic."

From Reuters • Apr. 6, 2023

The lead attorney for the parishes in the lawsuits has called the effort to have the suits moved to federal court a delaying tactic.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 1, 2023

This is called a delaying tactic, and is sometimes more strategic than denial all by itself.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt