Definition of Filibuster
a delaying tactic; a long speech given in order to delay progress or the making of a decision
Examples of Filibuster in a sentence
The senator will filibuster to prevent a vote on the bill. 🔊
John will filibuster, talking the gun bill to death. 🔊
The filibuster took so long that everyone left the Senate. 🔊
Strom Thurmond’s senate filibuster lasted over 24 hours. 🔊
Ed began to filibuster, crushing any hope of reaching a vote. 🔊
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