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In some ways, it’s the opposite of Hamlet, who is prevaricating and trying to figure out what he should do.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2022

The administration nevertheless is prevaricating in its response.

From Washington Post • Sep. 19, 2015

Because my son is prevaricating with me, and speaking in a strange, evasive way.

From In Honour's Cause A Tale of the Days of George the First by Speed, Lancelot