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Yes, temporize is playable

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"Temporize" Definition

verb-intransitive

To act evasively in order to gain time, avoid argument, or postpone a decision: "Colonial officials . . . ordered to enforce unpopular enactments, tended to temporize, to find excuses for evasion” ( J.H. Parry).
To engage in discussions or negotiations, especially so as to achieve a compromise or gain time.
To yield to current circumstances or necessities; act to suit the time.

verb

To draw out discussions or negotiations so as to gain time .
To act to suit the time or occasion yield to current or dominant opinion.

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