3
take one's time(verb, expression, idiom, delay, fast)
3
time
3
tool(verb, stop, fail, delay, diminish)
2
adjourn(verb, hold, keep, block, delay)
2
advance(verb, action, maintain, continue, stay)
2
ambuscade
2
await(verb, stop, delay, stay, rest)
2
be(verb, hold, continue, follow, stay)
2
be left(verb, stop, hold, continue, follow)
2
bear(verb, abide)
2
carry forward(expression, advance, maintain, continue, stay)
2
carry through(expression, hold, continue, follow, stay)
2
clog(verb, hold, fix, keep, join)
2
dangle(verb, draw, follow, extend, trace)
2
defer(verb, stop, hold, keep, block)
2
demur(verb, pause, hesitate, falter, balk)
2
detain(verb, hold, keep, block, stay)
2
doubt(noun, pause, hesitate, falter, balk)
2
drag along(verb, phrasal verb)
2
drag one's feet(verb, idiom, fast)
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