filibustering

"His inaction on the project caused the deadline to be missed. "

"Her last-minute goal decided the game."

"The legislative branch of the government passed a new law about school safety. "

"The foreign student in my class has a different cultural background than the rest of us. "

"His lack of respect disappointed her."

"The government decided to raise taxes to fund new schools. "

"The bridge's sturdy support beams prevented the structure from collapsing. "

"My neighboring school has a great sports program. "

"The citizens of our town voted for a new mayor in the election. "

"He spent six years in the military."

"The new private joined the army today. "

"The country surrounding our small village is mostly farmland. "