Filibuster

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What does "Filibuster" mean?

prolonged speech to delay action

"Filibuster" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

My god,she's filibustering Her own meeting.

— Parks and Recreation S1E2

You filibustered recess.

— The Good Place S1E10

What, are you filibustering later?

— How I Met Your Mother S9E4

We were all exhausted and he was threatening to filibuster.

— The Big Bang Theory S4E13

"Filibuster" in TV shows & movies

This word appears in 4 titles. Click to explore the full vocabulary list.

Parks and Recreation The Good Place How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory
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