play for time
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"The RFU can play for time all it likes, but this is a mass movement by a stronger, united team," said a spokesperson for the collective.
From BBC ● Jan. 9, 2025
Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister, is known as a man who likes to play for time and postpone big decisions.
From New York Times ● May 8, 2024
Key strategies: play for time, allow others to take blame, and wait for popular opinion to solidify around solutions before backing them himself.
From Reuters ● Aug. 2, 2022
In some cases, the lawsuits may only be a play for time.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 27, 2022
Wiping his mouth guardedly with his hand to play for time and as an introduction to a carefully worded reply, Bull parried.
From Nan of Music Mountain by Wyeth, N. C. (Newell Convers)
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