on the fence
Example Sentences
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“People who were on the fence about booking a cruise are hitting ‘pause.’
From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026
It’s one thing for purple-state governors to remain on the fence.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026
It’s unusual for so many major candidates to be on the fence about a mayoral bid so close to the filing deadline, Pomona College politics professor Sara Sadhwani said.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026
I'd usually back Leeds to win at home, but Fulham have proved they can nick a goal and a result on the road so I am going to sit on the fence here.
From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026
I walked across the wet grass and pulled a latch on the fence, popping the gate open a few inches.
From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher
