Fabian policy
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The result of the election, which took place in July, was regarded as a justification for the Fabian policy of social advance.
From The History of the Fabian Society by Edward R. Pease
Perhaps, if history had preserved the reports of Hannibal, the "Fabian policy" would not have become so reputable.
From History of Morgan's Cavalry by Basil Wilson Duke
The trouble was not so much to fight him as to get near enough to fight him; for he pursued a truly Fabian policy, and being lighter armed, was consequently swifter than the invaders.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 04, No. 22, August, 1859 by Various
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
He was famous for avoiding pitched battles and hence the term "Fabian policy."
From The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to prose. Volume II (of X) - Rome by Francis W. (Francis Whiting) Halsey
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word