Fabian policy

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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 Irving, Washington

Such were the happy results for France of the Fabian policy of the Constable Du Guesclin.

From Historical Tales, Vol. 6 (of 15) The Romance of Reality. French. by Morris, Charles

Grant pursued the Fabian policy of keeping his bat almost immovable and trusting to luck. 

From Mike by Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)

Strange that a "Fabian policy," up-to-date, Should be so obviously not to wait!

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 105, November 11, 1893 by Various

A Fabian policy, therefore, is a waiting policy.

From The Browning Cyclop?dia A Guide to the Study of the Works of Robert Browning by Berdoe, Edward