Phrase guide
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Sound
Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
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verb
To assert control over one's allotted time, in order to stop interruptions and regain speaking time during a parliamentary procedure.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, idiomatic
Topics: government, politics
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verb
To regain control of one's time from distractions, inefficiencies, or the demands of others.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: broadly, figuratively
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History
Popularized during congressional hearings by Congresswoman Maxine Waters in 2017.
