Sentence examples for stalling for time from inspiring English sources

But stalling for time is wiser.

Signif or stalling for time?

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

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

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.

"Yes," Nielsen says, either stalling for time or incubating a moment of genius.

His opponents, however, do not trust him and believe he is stalling for time while consolidating his hold on power.