dithering

Example Sentences

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After some dithering, I settled on my home state of New York.

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026

Gaye is a dithering stage mother, and the younger cast members, looking to Charlie for guidance, have a reluctant mentor on their hands.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025

It would rather binge-watch thousands of hours of trashy TV shows than deal with the dithering crew of space hippies to which it’s been assigned.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 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

I’ve seen it many times, her dithering, fumble-footed efforts to appease him.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood