Definitions for filibustering
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1. filibustering

   A filibuster is a political procedure in which one or more members of a legislative body prolong debate on proposed legislation so as to delay or entirely prevent decision. It is sometimes referred to as "talking a bill to death" or "talking out a bill", and is characterized as a form of obstruction in a legislature or other decision-making body.

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1. Filibustering

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of filibustering in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of filibustering in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of filibustering in a Sentence

1. Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn:

   We've done our best, we’ve fought for the House position and Democrats are filibustering; that’s the facts of life.

2. Ted Cruz:

   The Senate Democrats who are filibustering Department of Homeland Security funding should look hard at this ruling. At a time when we face grave national security threats, at home and abroad, it is the height of irresponsibility for the Democrats to block this funding in an extreme attempt to save Obama's amnesty, which a federal judge has just declared illegal.

3. Lamar Alexander:

   Filibustering to death the Gorsuch nomination -- or any presidential nomination, for that matter -- flies in the face of 230 years of Senate tradition, throughout the Senate's history, approval of even the most controversial presidential nominations has required only a majority vote.

4. Don Stewart:

   Maybe they should spend less time trash-talking and more time tending their own garden: Their party in Congress is currently filibustering a bill that would help prevent children from being sold into sex slavery -- and the President won't lift a finger. Think about that for a minute.

5. Ted Cruz:

   The Senate Democrats who are filibustering Department of Homeland Security funding should look hard at this ruling.

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References

1. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filibustering
2. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/filibustering