as in stalls
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to avoid making a decision or giving a definite answer in order to have more time
Pressured by voters on both sides of the issue, the congressmen temporized.
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Not stalls the standard 12-by-12 feet of other ranches but 14 feet square to give horses more room to move around naturally.
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This process stalls improvements for years.
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As such, Propco must reapply for permits before resuming construction, which delays the project’s completion until the middle of 2027, according to the documents.
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The deal also delays the elimination of dental help for undocumented adults a year later than Newsom proposed.
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The math turns against you the moment a balance lingers, though.
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The sisters have reportedly made efforts to remain active within the royal family, but a sense of distance lingers.
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“Temporizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temporizes. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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