Sentence examples for stalling for from inspiring English sources

Signif or stalling for time?

But stalling for time is wiser.

Carla said later: "He was just stalling for time.

"What do you mean?" I asked, smiling, stalling for time.

After stalling for weeks, Mr. Mori said on Thursday that he would heed calls to resign.

"You know, this nation has been stalling for 30-some years from becoming energy independent".

We are stalling for time, hoping and praying that the police will react.

Walter took out his wallet and fumbled through its contents, stalling for time.

Richardson, meanwhile, was stalling for time with the extortionists, claiming a medical emergency.

Quite possibly, Putin is just stalling for time while his forces in Crimea secure complete control.

WASHINGTON — It was late Friday night and lawmakers were stalling for time.