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Word entry · 10 letters

filibuster

Best crossword clue

"Delay by speech"

10 letters · collected on this word page

10 lettersPronunciation /ˈfɪlɪbʌstə(ɹ)/Part of speech noun, verbSorted befiilrstuStarts with FEnds with R1 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. (law) a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches

Used in a sentence

  • So now that the Republicans have used the nuclear option to kill the poor filibuster to clear the way for the elevation of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court, we can lose perspective.
  • 1901—Senator Carter successfully filibustered a river and harbor bill because it failed to include certain additional appropriations.
  • Meanwhile, back in Eastleigh, away from the filibustering in Westminster, Chris Huhne was able to concentrate on constituency business.

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