filibusterism
- a word derived from filibuster.
Example Sentences
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The next event in this fantastic drama of filibusterism was a war with the neighboring republic of Costa Rica.
From Historical Tales - The Romance of Reality - Volume III by Morris, Charles
Fortunately, there was only one person wounded and a few bruised, among them the soldier himself, who suffered a fall fighting with the curtain, which smelt to him of filibusterism.
From The Reign of Greed by Derbyshire, Charles E.
They are accused of filibusterism, many of them don’t dare return here, and yet, what are they asking for?
From The Reign of Greed by Derbyshire, Charles E.
In the ticket-office there were scuffles and fights, talk of filibusterism and races, but this did not produce any tickets, so that by a quarter before eight fabulous prices were being offered for them.
From The Reign of Greed by Derbyshire, Charles E.
The enemies of the Union started forth on every side—Abolitionism here; secessionism there; acquisition and filibusterism elsewhere.
From Americanism Contrasted with Foreignism, Romanism, and Bogus Democracy in the Light of Reason, History, and Scripture; In which Certain Demagogues in Tennessee, and Elsewhere, are Shown Up in Their True Colors by Brownlow, William Gannaway
