plural filibusters
chiefly US
: an effort to prevent action in a legislature (such as the U.S. Senate or House of Representatives) by making a long speech or series of speeches
They engaged in a filibuster that lasted for over a week.
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“Filibuster.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/filibuster. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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