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filibustering [ˈfɪlɪbʌstəriŋ] N no pl POL

filibustering
obstrukcja f parlamentarna

I . filibuster [ˈfɪlɪbʌstəʳ, Am -ɚ] N esp AM

II . filibuster [ˈfɪlɪbʌstəʳ, Am -ɚ] VB trans, intr esp AM

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While the coal and lawsuit protection bills have not faced lengthy filibustering, they remain at risk.
www.thestar.com
Today, a filibustering senator need only notify the majority leader of his intention.
www.cnn.com
Filibustering has been around for more than a century as a last-ditch obstruction tool for senators to stop or delay legislation.
www.washingtonpost.com
This move was quickly blocked by smaller groups working together and filibustering the proposal.
en.wikipedia.org
In 1900, the war over and his filibustering days were ended.
en.wikipedia.org
Filibustering is raising private mercenary armies and leading them into other countries to advance either one's own schemes or those of wealthy sponsors.
en.wikipedia.org
Without official government support the most radical advocates of manifest destiny increasingly turned to military filibustering.
en.wikipedia.org
Filibustering often falls flat with the public as petty politics.
www.3news.co.nz
Second, this country has already observed a complete meltdown of the legislative process due to filibustering, leading to historic reforms.
voices.washingtonpost.com
National has not indicated it will delay proceedings by filibustering.
www.stuff.co.nz

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