Translations for „foot-dragging“ in the English » German Dictionary

ˈfoot-drag·ging N no pl inf

foot-dragging on

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English

Such policies usually provoke user protest and foot-dragging at best and hostility at worst.

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She singles out the federal government for foot-dragging.

www.theglobeandmail.com

The scheme was originally expected to be in place by 1995, but has been characterised by monumental foot-dragging.

www.independent.co.uk

A flexible exchange rate is finally in place after some foot-dragging.

thenationonlineng.net

Wildcat strikes had become common in the coal industry as union miners grew frustrated with the poor terms of national contracts and employer foot-dragging on resolving disputes and grievances.

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This is just the latest instance in more than 25 years of government foot-dragging on releasing asbestos-related information.

www.thestar.com

And, oh yeah, the costly foot-dragging of indecisive political leaders.

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That's a mistake, say sceptics, who note a consistent pattern of official lying, foot-dragging and concealment.

www.independent.co.uk

It was initially supposed to be a county project but foot-dragging by the board prompted city officials to ask for the money and project responsibility.

www.northwestgeorgianews.com

Indeed, inaction or foot-dragging might lead to the breakdown of our economy due to ecological disruptions.

www.timescolonist.com