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
Gianina was on the fence about having children and reading stories on the forum influenced her decision not to have them, she says.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
Many shareholders remain on the fence over which deal is better and are anticipating the offers could be revised further.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026
It’s unusual for so many major candidates to be on the fence about a mayoral bid so close to the filing deadline, Pomona College politics professor Sara Sadhwani said.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026
He put his hand on the fence and watched the people filing through the border on foot a few yards away.
From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña
