delaying tactic
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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
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
It’s a delaying tactic, the kind that juries love.
From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson
