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“It allows you to be indecisive while ordering things,” Callie said.

From Slate • Aug. 11, 2025

For those who tend to be indecisive when it comes to breakfast, this yeast-raised doughnut combines a classic glazed doughnut with crunchy cornflakes cereal and sweet syrup.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2017

He showed himself to be indecisive, uncertain where he stands, afraid of his shadow and nakedly calculating.

From Washington Post • May 15, 2015

Arizona State's brass took a beating in its bid to find his replacement with a process that appeared, at least from the outside, to be indecisive and muddled.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 15, 2011

Not knowing the designs of the invaders, much time will be lost in marches and countermarches; and if there be no safe places of resort the operations must be indecisive and insecure.

From Elements of Military Art and Science Or, Course Of Instruction In Strategy, Fortification, Tactics Of Battles, &C.; Embracing The Duties Of Staff, Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery, And Engineers; Adapted To The Use Of Volunteers And Militia; Third Edition; With Critical Notes On The Mexican And Crimean Wars. by Halleck, Henry Wager




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