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| 99% | 12 | Exact Match! | ||||||
noun • stalling or delaying especially by refusing to answer questions or cooperate | ||||||||
| 48% | 10 | Delaying tactics | ||||||
noun • An evasive explanation in the form of multiple excuses. • A detour or route that bypasses an obstacle. • A section of type that is narrower than that of the column it is part of; typically next to an illustration. • A whitlow running around the fingernail but not affecting the bone. | ||||||||
| 48% | 9 | Engage in delaying tactics — General Jackson? | ||||||
verb • obstruct or hinder any discussion • engage in delaying tactics or refuse to cooperate | ||||||||
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