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| bide time(verb, expression, keep, block) | |
| bog down(verb, expression, keep, delay) | |
| bust(verb, keep, delay, impede) | |
| buttonhole(verb, keep, delay, impede) | |
| choke back(verb, expression, control, restrain) | |
| clasp(verb, take, keep, restrain) | |
| crack down(verb, expression, control, restrain) | |
| cuff(restrain, bind, chain, fetter) | |
| dawdle(verb, keep, block, stay) | |
| debar(verb, control, restrain, curb) | |
| defer(verb, keep, block, stay) | |
| dilly-dally(verb, keep, block, stay) | |
| direct(verb, control, restrain, curb) | |
| discourage(verb, keep, block, stay) | |
| drag feet(expression, restrain, bind, chain) | |
| filibuster(verb, keep, block, stay) | |
| gag(verb, control, restrain, curb) | |
| gain time(verb, expression, keep, block) | |
| guide(verb, control, restrain, curb) | |
| hamstring(verb, stop, restrain, halt) |
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