dally

Example Sentences

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He did not dally, perhaps mindful of what had happened the night before.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

If you dally as the clock approaches 2 p.m. on Sunday, you will see that Jerson Osorio’s team can unbuild a city as fast as they can build one.

From Slate • Dec. 22, 2024

Don’t dally until it becomes an established problem to deal with.

From Seattle Times • May 17, 2023

The actors don’t dally or fiddle for motivation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2022

“I, for one, will not dally, as I’m incredibly busy.”

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia