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noun • a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he (or she) opposes • (law) a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches verb • obstruct deliberately by delaying | ||||
| 47% | 6 | Engaged in a talkathon | ||
verb • To talk, particularly informally but persistently; to chatter or prattle. • To vomit, usually as a result of excessive alcohol consumption. | ||||
| 37% | 7 | Talkathon | ||
noun • light informal conversation for social occasions | ||||
Capitol Hill Talkathon
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