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temporize
verb
Draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time
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ˈtɛmpəɹaɪz
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verb
Draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time
“The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote”
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The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote
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