fence-sitting

Example Sentences

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Ali Shihabi, who has ties to the royal court, says the kingdom’s new tone signals to “any fence-sitting clerics” that moderation is the only path to take going forward.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 10, 2021

Instead, he was a natural moderate who had the misfortune to die in a moment in which fence-sitting has fallen out of favor.

From Slate • Feb. 22, 2018

And that could mean if Raimondo and other fence-sitting lawmakers were reluctant to move on legalization before, Sessions’ announcement will make them even harder to persuade, said Rep. Scott Slater.

From Washington Times • Jan. 17, 2018

That may have influenced the consulate’s initial fence-sitting.

From New York Times • Oct. 3, 2014

Sorry Bangladesh and Ireland fans, class-A fence-sitting from me.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2011