filibuster

[US]/ˈfɪlɪbʌstə(r)/
[UK]/ˈfɪlɪbʌstər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. obstruct the passing of a proposal in Congress;
vi. plunder;
n. plunderer, obstructer of meetings.
Word Forms
Pluralfilibusters
Present Participlefilibustering
Past Tensefilibustered
Third Person Singularfilibusters
Past Participlefilibustered

Example Sentences

The senator used a filibuster to delay the passing of the bill.

The opposition party employed a filibuster to block the proposed legislation.

The filibuster lasted for hours as the lawmakers debated fiercely.

The filibuster ultimately failed, and the bill was passed by a slim margin.

The filibuster tactic is often used in parliamentary procedures to delay decision-making.

The filibuster can be a powerful tool in the hands of skilled politicians.

The filibuster rule has been a subject of debate among lawmakers for years.

The filibuster may be used strategically to draw attention to certain issues.

The filibuster is often seen as a way to obstruct the legislative process.

The filibuster can be a contentious issue in discussions about government transparency.

Real-world Examples

And so he is doing a filibuster.

Source: NPR News March 2013 Compilation

And the main sticking point is the legislative filibuster.

Source: PBS Interview Social Series

US house representatives doesn't have a filibuster.

Source: CNN Listening March 2013 Collection

A provision threatened a filibuster to keep it from passing.

Source: Listen to this 3 Advanced English Listening

One of them is called the filibuster.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

The bill has enough Republican support to overcome a filibuster.

Source: The Economist - Weekly News Highlights

But there, it faces scores of amendments, and there will be filibustering.

Source: NPR News September 2019 Compilation

Now you don't need to speak continously in order to filibuster.

Source: CNN Listening March 2013 Collection

It takes three feets of senator end that debate and end the filibuster.

Source: CNN Listening March 2013 Collection

Confirmation vote was delayed by a filibuster.

Source: CNN Listening March 2013 Collection

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