on the fence
Example Sentences
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UBS’ Timothy Arcuri explicitly cited “consumption headwinds” in the smartphone market, saying it was enough to keep him on the fence for now.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
I'm going to sit on the fence instead.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
It’s one thing for purple-state governors to remain on the fence.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026
Pomona College politics professor Sara Sadhwani said she has never seen so many major candidates on the fence about a mayoral bid so close to the filing deadline, which is noon on Saturday.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026
They met head on, with a loud crash of horns and a jar so solid that it seemed like I could feel it clear up there on the fence.
From "Old Yeller" by Fred Gipson
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