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Meanings of stalling for time in inglés

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Usage of stalling for time in inglés
1
Hercules Jim said he believes the UPNG administration is stalling for time.
Radio NZ
2
He was stalling for time and trying to translate the message himself.
A Winter Haunting
3
Either she was a real dunce or she was stalling for time.
Creepers
4
He was stalling for time, and he knew that Presser knew it.
A Winter Haunting
5
She was stalling for time, in order to maintain her composure.
Irresistible forces
6
Not caring about an answer, but stalling for time, for something.
In the hat: a novel of suspense
7
He sneaked another sip of the home brew, stalling for time.
Amagansett
8
Now it's time for the encore, and Bugatti's stalling for time.
Wired
9
I was just thinking I might turn myself in,' lied Cameron, stalling for time.
Monster republic
10
You really think that's what you'd do? Waite knew he was stalling for time.
Will You Please Be Quiet, Please?
11
She sipped her tea, stalling for time, her mind blank.
Book of lost threads
12
You're just stalling for time because you're in denial.
Shatter Me
13
Carter was in on the game, stalling for time.
The Burning Dark
14
Cooper seemed to make headway, then reverted back to his withdrawal mode, stalling for time.
Timescape
15
Western diplomats accused Moscow of stalling for time.
Radio NZ
16
She was stalling for time, trying to think.
Hush: a novel
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United States of America
Common
United Kingdom
Less common