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play for time





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The UK strategy for the moment seems to be to play for time by arguing that there can be another referendum at some unspecified point in the future but not now.

From BBC

Mr. Johnson’s goal, analysts said, would be to play for time, delaying any referendum until after the next British general election, which is due to be held in 2024.

From New York Times

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport responded with a blanket FOI acknowledgment letter, which Foxglove said was a "play for time".

From BBC

“The best of his bad options is to play for time. Demand due process and work behind the scenes to try to grab whatever support he can and hope the political winds change. There is no reason to resign immediately,” Eric Dezenhall — CEO of Dezenhall Resources, a nationally recognized high-stakes communications firm — tells Inside the Beltway.

From Washington Times

His strategy is to play for time.

From New York Times