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
Androulakis dismissed Mitsotakis’ comments on Monday as a bid to play for time, saying the prime minister “methodically avoided providing explanations.”
From Washington Times ● Aug. 8, 2022
In some cases, the lawsuits may only be a play for time.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 27, 2022
"Some gatekeepers may be tempted to play for time or try to circumvent the rules," she said in an online speech at a U.S. awards ceremony on Tuesday.
From Reuters ● Feb. 23, 2022
The Servian Note, therefore, is entirely a play for time.
From Why We Are at War (2nd Edition, revised) by University of Oxford. Faculty of Modern History
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