filibusters

[US]/ˈfɪlɪˌbʌstə(r)z/
[UK]/ˈfɪlɪˌbʌstərz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.pirate or mercenary; member who obstructs legislative proceedings; obstructionist behavior in meetings
v.to obstruct or delay legislative proposals; to raid

Phrases & Collocations

filibusters in congress

filibusters and legislation

filibusters for reform

filibusters against bills

filibusters in senate

filibusters on issues

filibusters for change

filibusters and debate

filibusters in politics

filibusters to delay

Example Sentences

filibusters can delay the passage of important legislation.

senators often use filibusters to block controversial bills.

the use of filibusters has increased in recent years.

some argue that filibusters are necessary for democracy.

filibusters can be a strategic tool for minority parties.

legislators are debating reforms to the filibuster rules.

the filibuster has a long history in the u.s. senate.

some politicians believe filibusters undermine effective governance.

filibusters can lead to significant delays in legislative processes.

the impact of filibusters on policy-making is widely debated.

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