delaying tactic
Example Sentences
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Some of the prattle can feel like treading water, a delaying tactic until the inevitable confrontation scene.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
He accused him of "leveraging the health status of Mr Cozzolino in order to somehow tarnish... a very difficult investigation across Europe", arguing they were a delaying tactic.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2023
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 a delaying tactic on the part of the defender.”
From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry
