dawdled

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Later, at Brasserie de Monaco, the principality’s craft beer brewery, I dawdled over a pint of Blonde de Monaco and fell into conversation with Nils, a Danish skipper.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 10, 2026

Called for a single by Foakes, Stokes dawdled and was beaten by a direct hit from Shreyas at mid-wicket.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2024

When the horses eventually broke from the gate, Zenyatta, as usual, dawdled.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2023

The second equalizer came just 23 seconds after Arsenal had regained the lead, following a huge mistake by Jorginho, who dawdled on the ball in midfield and gave the ball away.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 24, 2023

A few of the officers dawdled after their lesson, enjoying Mr. Turner's foining and the free exchange of youthful braggadocio.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson