pottering
Example Sentences
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Pottering is a hugely under-rated form of relaxation.
From The Guardian • Sep. 27, 2012
Pottering about her pinned to petticoat tails—it does one no good, but blasted harm!
From The Dynasts by Hardy, Thomas
Pottering around, producing another mare's nest and eventually, I suppose, getting another victim....
From Greener Than You Think by Moore, Ward
Pottering over mechanical details doubtless has its place, but it tends to foster a hesitancy of action which wastes time more valuable than the resultant gain.
From Lessons of the war with Spain and other articles by Mahan, A. T. (Alfred Thayer)
"Pottering over my autographs, again, you see," he remarked.
From The Lieutenant-Governor A Novel by Carryl, Guy Wetmore
