have dithered
- present perfect of dither.
Example Sentences
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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
Its sympathisers have stuck with them, and even given more, but some potential new donors have dithered.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 11, 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 Bennett, Arnold