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as in stalled
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as in harangued
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for filibustered
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With negotiations stalled and Iran continuing to develop its arsenal, regional tensions are expected to remain high.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025 -
Many of her most famous tracks either stalled just beneath the highest tier or were released before Billboard introduced the rosters in 2020.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Philadelphia Phillies fan Drew Feltwell wants people to lay off the woman who harangued him and his son over a home run ball at a game last week.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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On June 4, a caller to Danbury City Hall harangued an aide to the mayor about his grievances.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
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Vance lectured Zelenskyy and argued the wartime leader hadn’t shown proper gratitude for the billions of dollars in military assistance the United States has given to his country.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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We weren’t being lectured to anymore.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
19 Aug. 2025
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Ten other airlines delayed between one and 19 flights.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
16 Sep. 2025
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The San Diego City Council voted 6-2 Monday to begin charging parking fees in Balboa Park for the first time, but council members delayed the start date by several months and granted many park users some major concessions.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
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When smoke exposure was higher, more people died — and the impacts lingered, with the death rate remaining elevated for as many as three years beyond the smoke.—
Alejandra Borunda,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
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While wolves may have lingered near human camps, dogs took this relationship a step further.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Security reviews and App Store approvals dragged far longer than the five-week YC sprint.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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After lengthy negotiations that dragged on for the past several months, the 38-year-old Argentine legend and Inter Miami have agreed to terms on a new multiyear contract, according to a source with knowledge of the deal.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Washington Examiner attended a press conference held by Taiwanese Foreign Minister Chia-lung Lin on Thursday, where the head diplomat expounded upon the lessons learned from observing the violence unfolding in Eastern Europe.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Vrabel expounded on that Monday afternoon in a press conference.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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And the 30-year-old Marinaccio was among the most impressive and talked-about relievers in Padres camp this spring.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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Tandon talked to Billboard about her devoted fanbase, and the goal of traditional Indian music and why Grammy voters and contenders should listen.—
Billboard Staff,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Filibustered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filibustered. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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