fence-sitting

Example Sentences

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She called for more clarity on the party's position ahead of the general election, expected next year, adding it still included a "bit of confusion and a bit of fence-sitting".

From BBC • Jul. 25, 2023

Thirty-five countries, including China, India, South Africa and Cuba, abstained, but a number of fence-sitting countries, including Saudi Arabia and Brazil, voted yes this time.

From Washington Times • Oct. 12, 2022

Ali Shihabi, who has ties to the royal court, says the kingdom’s new tone signals to “any fence-sitting clerics” that moderation is the only path to take going forward.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 10, 2021

Her lack of judicial experience was the stated reason for one fence-sitting Republican, Sen. Scott Brown of Massachusetts, to announce his opposition to her confirmation Thursday, just hours before the vote.

From Salon • Aug. 5, 2010

This is a logical position; fence-sitting insurgents aren't likely to jump over to our side if it looks like the other side is winning.

From Slate • Jun. 15, 2010