4
stand(verb, stop, hold, advance, maintain)
4
take time(expression, idiom, lateness)
4
traipse(verb, delay, draw, follow, stay)
3
be late(expression, idiom, slowness, lateness)
3
diddle
3
filibuster(verb, stop, hold, keep, block)
3
follow(verb, action, hold, trace, pull)
3
goof off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, delay, stay)
3
hobble(verb, fail, delay, diminish, decrease)
3
hold(verb, fix, keep, join, continue)
3
lumber(verb, delay, stay, idle, remain)
3
mill about(verb, expression, phrasal verb)
3
mull(verb, think)
3
never cease(expression, advance, maintain, continue, stay)
3
ride(verb, action, advance, maintain, continue)
3
run on(verb, expression, hold, advance, maintain)
3
slow(verb, fail, diminish, decrease, slow)
3
stagger(verb, fail, delay, diminish, decrease)
3
stay on(verb, expression, stop, hold, advance)
3
stay put(verb, expression, idiom, stop, hold)
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