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But he has equivocated over how to get there, sometimes leaning into the threat of force, other times pushing the diplomacy.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2025

“I think we’ll try for $2 trillion. I think that’s, like, the best-case outcome,” he equivocated.

From Slate • Jan. 17, 2025

Mr. Cameron also equivocated, if only a bit.

From New York Times • Apr. 13, 2024

At City Hall though, council members and nonprofit officials equivocated.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 25, 2023

"It wouldn't seem so bad if he hadn't equivocated about it," says Miss Priscilla, presently.

From Rossmoyne by Unknown