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BUY TIME

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Buy Time.

Buy Time - as a verb

Act so as to delay an event or action in order to gain an advantage

Example Sentences

"He tried to buy time by asking for an extension on the project deadline."
"She pretended to be busy to buy time before making a decision."
"The politician made promises to buy time until after the election."
"They decided to hire a consultant to buy time and gather more information."
"The company launched a new marketing campaign to buy time while they figured out a long-term strategy."
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