Example Sentences

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He is dithering on whether to get in on the action and take credit for it, or avoid the risk of it all going sideways and being stuck with the consequences.

From Salon • Jun. 20, 2025

Because of bad timing and who isn’t showing up, is coming late or is dithering about it.

From Washington Times • Nov. 7, 2022

When I’m at Starbucks, and there’s somebody at the front of the line who is dithering.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2022

Luke Shaw is dithering over the offer of a new deal at Manchester United, a state of affairs few could have foreseen when he was frozen out of the first team last season.

From The Guardian • Sep. 10, 2018

"And the white-livered accomplice is dithering with funk in there."

From Ambrotox and Limping Dick by Fleming, Oliver