dither
noun
a trembling; vibration.
have dithered
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present perfectof dither.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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There were managers available but they have dithered and procrastinated and paid the price for both.
From BBC ● Nov. 28, 2021
While politicians have dithered, Bombay Beach’s atmospheric decay has drawn filmmakers, novelists and other artists who marvel at the thriving community hidden inside seemingly derelict properties.
From New York Times ● Apr. 12, 2019
Pinci said he had little patience for how Italian leaders have dithered on the issue of migration.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 15, 2017
And they have dithered on the most basic questions, for example on how much capital they need or whether to scale back misfiring investment-banking arms.
From Economist ● Oct. 15, 2015
As for Tom, though of a shivery disposition, he would have dithered to death before admitting that a bedroom fire might increase his comfort.
From Hilda Lessways by Arnold Bennett
