delaying tactic
noun
variants
or delay tactic
: something that is done in order to delay a decision, an occurrence, etc.
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The organization slammed the Trump administration’s request to halt discovery as a delay tactic, which comes after the government has already failed to start the discovery process despite a lower court ordering them to do so 10 weeks ago.
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Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
As a delay tactic, this would be an ideal place to quote one of the many devotees who have written so eloquently about Foreman’s work in their substantial books and essays.
—Andrew Lampert, Artforum, 1 May 2025
The delay tactic is as old as the Senate itself, where the rules permit unlimited debate.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 4 Apr. 2025
Though there were numerous plaintiffs and defendants in the case, the settlement came after a Feb. 21 decision by the appellate court ending delay tactics by Isomedix, according to the court filings.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
Lawyers for the plaintiffs called the move a clear defiance of a court order and a delay tactic.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 7 Mar. 2025
The speeches were not a normal filibuster delay tactic, where a lawmaker speaks for an extended period to prevent or postpone legislative action.
—Ewan Palmer, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
The prosecution also called the request a delay tactic, arguing it was made after a seven-month trial postponement for the defense to review evidence — a strategy Morgan said may have backfired.
—Rebecca Pryor, Baltimore Sun, 30 Jan. 2025
The Manhattan district attorney’s office opposed any delay in the sentencing, arguing that the sentencing is the only remaining proceeding and that its proximity to Trump’s inauguration can be blamed on the president-elect’s delay tactics.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
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Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
As a delay tactic, this would be an ideal place to quote one of the many devotees who have written so eloquently about Foreman’s work in their substantial books and essays.
—Andrew Lampert, Artforum, 1 May 2025
The delay tactic is as old as the Senate itself, where the rules permit unlimited debate.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 4 Apr. 2025
Though there were numerous plaintiffs and defendants in the case, the settlement came after a Feb. 21 decision by the appellate court ending delay tactics by Isomedix, according to the court filings.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
Lawyers for the plaintiffs called the move a clear defiance of a court order and a delay tactic.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 7 Mar. 2025
The speeches were not a normal filibuster delay tactic, where a lawmaker speaks for an extended period to prevent or postpone legislative action.
—Ewan Palmer, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
The prosecution also called the request a delay tactic, arguing it was made after a seven-month trial postponement for the defense to review evidence — a strategy Morgan said may have backfired.
—Rebecca Pryor, Baltimore Sun, 30 Jan. 2025
The Manhattan district attorney’s office opposed any delay in the sentencing, arguing that the sentencing is the only remaining proceeding and that its proximity to Trump’s inauguration can be blamed on the president-elect’s delay tactics.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Delaying tactic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delaying%20tactic. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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