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filibuster
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flounder(pause, hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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fluctuate(pause, hesitate, falter, waver, balk)
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follow(verb, trace, pull, track, chase)
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follow a scent(expression, idiom, draw, follow, extend)
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fumble(pause, hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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gain time
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go on all fours(verb, expression, idiom, edge, drag)
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go on belly(verb, expression, idiom, edge, drag)
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grovel(verb, drag, recoil, creep, poke)
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halt(verb, draw, follow, extend, trace)
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hang down(verb, expression, draw, follow, extend)
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hang on(verb, expression, delay, stay, idle)
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haul(verb, draw, follow, extend, trace)
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hedge(pause, hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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hobble(verb, fail, delay, diminish, decrease)
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hum and haw(expression, idiom)
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hunt(verb, follow, trace, pull, track)
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idle(verb, fail, delay, diminish, decrease)
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