"delay" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés
- For now, Congress has delayed debate on a prescription drug benefit while it works on legislation responding to the terrorist attacks.
- Before passing its own motion, the British Government's supporters also defeated a Labor amendment to delay debate on the treaty, 319 to 313.
- Using the filibuster to delay debate or block legislation has a long history.
- Mr. Thompson said the government's attitude had "delayed serious debate longer than necessary."
- Lawmakers said they would heed the White House's plea on delaying debate on the package.
- The bill now goes to the Senate floor, where it seems sure to set off a partisan free-for-all of amendments, delaying tactics and debate, with the outcome uncertain.
- The Government amended the bill to delay debate for six months.
- Labour's bid to delay further debate on the Bill ratifying the treaty was defeated by 319 votes to 313, a Government majority of only six.
- The Pentagon also seems intent on delaying Congressional debate about paying for unexpected military operations like Haiti.
- Welfare Bill Delayed Deep discord among Senate Republicans have forced them to delay debate on a welfare bill.
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