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noun • a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he (or she) opposes • (law) a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches verb • obstruct deliberately by delaying | ||||||||
| 46% | 6 | Engaged in a talkathon | ||||||
verb • To talk, particularly informally but persistently; to chatter or prattle. • To vomit, usually as a result of excessive alcohol consumption. | ||||||||
| 37% | 7 | Talkathon | ||||||
noun • light informal conversation for social occasions | ||||||||
Capitol Hill Talkathon Crossword Clue
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FILIBUSTER which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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FILIBUSTER
Updated: October 10, 2023
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