dallying

Example Sentences

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Arsenal went into half-time with 15 attempts at goal, of which only three were on target, and the second half started with Odegaard dallying on another chance.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2023

In doing so, McAfee showed he’s not one for dallying, setting the trial 11 days before the Nov. 3 deadline.

From Slate • Sep. 12, 2023

Darrah’s dallying with cowboys, desert rats and glitter queens around a seedy motel isn’t, itself, altogether new to modern opera stagings, but it felt fresh and right for this little-known score.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2022

In the meantime, a few brands are dallying with cool stuff on the side.

From New York Times • Mar. 25, 2019

“What are you dallying about for?” he said.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs