be on the fence
Example Sentences
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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
Champions Circle is a for-profit operation, and last year created the One More Year Fund, which raised money to help convince players who might be on the fence about leaving for the N.F.L. to return.
From New York Times • Dec. 31, 2023
Dustin Johnson was thought to be on the fence about leaving for LIV Golf out of concern he wouldn’t be able to return to Augusta National, where he set the scoring record in 2020.
From Washington Times • Apr. 3, 2023
But many people may still be on the fence about getting an invasive procedure that requires days of prep, changes to your diet, and taking time off work.
From Slate • Oct. 24, 2022
It’s great to be on the fence when both sides are coaxing you to jump their way.”
From Amanda — a Daughter of the Mennonites by Myers, Anna Balmer
