dithering
Example Sentences
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If Mr. Linklater, a well-established New York stage actor, cannot make Ben’s emotional dithering either original or believable, he at least brings a taut intensity to his performance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026
After some dithering, I settled on my home state of New York.
From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026
He is dithering on whether to get in on the action and take credit for it, or avoid the risk of it all going sideways and being stuck with the consequences.
From Salon • Jun. 20, 2025
The charity said dithering over the fund had prompted some providers to seek work elsewhere, meaning many families will now face longer waits for support because of a backlog of applications.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2025
Oppie irritated Strauss by dithering over the offer for months without replying.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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