Example Sentences

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Such palavering is wasted time for a woman facing a literal deadline.

From New York Times • Apr. 18, 2023

Mr. Suh’s preoccupation is with the construction and collapse of identity, which we witness both in the Charlie Chan scenes and in those that feature Frank and his friends rehearsing and palavering.

From New York Times • Nov. 10, 2015

While palavering with Jack Paar before millions of viewers not long ago, Georgie went on and on about his watch, a Bulova.

From Time Magazine Archive

Fifteen months ago, the Central broke off merger talks with the Pennsylvania, the biggest U.S. railroad, after palavering for 14 months without agreement.

From Time Magazine Archive

I know this," she exclaimed, "that for only one single day longer will I consent to be put off by your palavering promises and excuses.

From The Old-Fashioned Fairy Book by Harrison, Constance Cary