Example Sentences

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I pussyfooted around the garage, checked whether there were hostages in the canteen.

From US News • Jul. 25, 2016

For months the people and their leaders had pussyfooted around the twin horrors.

From Time Magazine Archive

I have sidled, tiptoed, pussyfooted, perhaps even slunk.

From Time Magazine Archive

One of my friends recently upgraded from a 35-foot express cruiser to a 42-foot convertible and he pussyfooted around in his new boat instead of enjoying it.

From Time Magazine Archive

Then I studied some more documents in a masterful manner and forgot my caller entirely till at last he pussyfooted out, having caught sight of Sandy down by the corral.

From Ma Pettengill by Wilson, Harry Leon