dallied

Example Sentences

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How many children were left without a safety net in the time we dilly dallied and worried about tech bosses?

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Rennes midfielder Quentin Merlin dallied deep in his own area and was ambushed by Timothy Weah who passed to Amine Gouiri.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

It, along with its sibling, had stood empty for nearly 25 years, as local, county and Navy authorities dallied on what to do with them.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2023

After the fourth try, scored by Etzebeth, made it 26-25, Dupont dallied on the ball and got knocked back as South Africa won a penalty and went further ahead.

From Washington Times • Oct. 15, 2023

Most of the northern half had moved to the kitchen to get fed but Caesar dallied.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead