buy time
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The tariff “pause” bought time for trade negotiations to play out and for markets to rebound.
From MarketWatch
The tariff “pause” bought time for trade negotiations to play out and for markets to rebound.
From MarketWatch
An intermission bought time to familiarize oneself with text squeezed onto the cellphone screen.
From Los Angeles Times
"I didn't say second was good. I just gave the context for where we are now. I'm not trying to buy time. The only moment to buy time is when we win games."
From BBC
Paul's conditioning has sharpened, but money can't buy time in boxing and ring craft can only be forged through years of competitive rounds.
From BBC
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