dithering
Example Sentences
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After months of burying the accusations, and more than two years of dithering, the International Criminal Court at last fired its prosecutor, Karim Khan.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Winchcomb says some of the "dithering" may be because of the potential knock-on effect of any legislation for users of mobility scooters.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
The paper has spoken to several publicans across the country, who it says are frustrated by the "dithering" over kick off time as it impacts their staff rotas and bottom line.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
After some dithering, I settled on my home state of New York.
From Slate ● Jan. 13, 2026
Oppie irritated Strauss by dithering over the offer for months without replying.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
