Example Sentences

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Washington may have dithered in its response, but this is not without precedent.

From Washington Post • Apr. 10, 2020

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

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