tergiversation
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Another has been the behavior of its distinguished columnists-the lamentation of Mark Sullivan, the oscillation of Dorothy Thompson, the tergiversation of Walter Lippmann.
From Time Magazine Archive
Raging with indignation at what he conceived to be the tergiversation of his leader and the treachery to his hero, Bland-Burges once again forced himself upon the attention of the House.
From A History of the Four Georges and of William IV, Volume III by Justin McCarthy
That which originates in the purest patriotism, will be termed an unworthy tergiversation; but the reward of these great and good men will be found in their own breasts.
From The Idler in France by Marguerite, Countess of Blessington
But, amidst the tergiversation of friends, and the virulence of foes, some still maintained the cause of justice.
From Discipline by Mary Brunton
What was Howe's explanation of his Lordship's tergiversation?
From The Tribune of Nova Scotia A Chronicle of Joseph Howe by W. L. (William Lawson) Grant
