dither
noun
a trembling; vibration.
has dithered
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present perfectof dither (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The Indian government has dithered over the matter for more than two decades.
From Time ● Jul. 11, 2013
So far the government has dithered at major changes, fearful of adding to inflation and nervous of the social tension an increase could trigger.
From Reuters ● May 13, 2013
Unless the Leaf and Volt end up with major quality or performance problems, Toyota has dithered away its position as the unquestioned technology kingpin.
From BusinessWeek ● Dec. 23, 2010
In his newly assertive reincarnation, Soares has taken on even the European Community, which has dithered for seven years over Portugal's application for membership.
From Time Magazine Archive
The government has dithered over what to do, and Miyazawa's ministry is feuding with the Bank of Japan.
From Time Magazine Archive
