temporizes

present tense third-person singular of temporize

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • The wait can leave workers wondering what’s fair and what’s legal when an employer delays payment.
    Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
  • John Malkovich shows up for a tangent that is meant to be expositional, but really only needlessly delays what’s coming.
    Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Finally, a dash of cranberry bitters snaps everything into focus, leaving a tart, ruby-toned finish that lingers just long enough to invite another sip.
    Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Yet Harris lingers near the top of the 2028 Democratic presidential contenders in most polling because the party lacks viable alternatives with comparable name identification.
    W. James Antle III, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Temporizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temporizes. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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