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

For the past two decades, for example, the U.S. has dithered over the Patriot tactical air defense system without ever deploying it.

From Time Magazine Archive