filibustered

[US]/ˈfɪlɪˌbʌstəd/
[UK]/ˈfɪlɪˌbʌstərd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to obstruct or delay the passage of legislation in a legislative body; to plunder

Phrases & Collocations

filibustered debate

filibustered vote

filibustered legislation

filibustered session

filibustered bill

filibustered motion

filibustered amendment

filibustered discussion

filibustered proposal

filibustered confirmation

Example Sentences

the senator filibustered the bill to delay the vote.

they filibustered for hours to prevent the legislation from passing.

the attempt to filibuster was met with strong opposition.

during the debate, he filibustered to make his point clear.

filibustered discussions can lead to political gridlock.

they tried to filibuster the confirmation of the judge.

his speech filibustered the meeting longer than expected.

the opposition party filibustered to draw attention to their issues.

she filibustered effectively, stalling the legislative process.

filibustered sessions often frustrate both parties involved.

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