PoliticsAugust 28, 2026
backburnering
BAK-bur-nur-ing
Definition
The act of delaying, postponing, or giving lower priority to a task, project, or legislative measure.
Etymology
Derived from the culinary term 'back burner,' referring to a stove burner used for lower-heat or secondary cooking. It entered English in the mid-20th century as a metaphorical way to describe putting items on hold.
In the news
The article uses the term to explain that the Protect College Sports Act was delayed because it lacked the necessary support to move forward before the Senate recess. It highlights the political uncertainty surrounding the legislation's progress.
Cody Campbell-backed group launches ad blitz aimed at Congressional Black Caucus over Protect College Sports Act
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