dallying

Example Sentences

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Arsenal went into half-time with 15 attempts at goal, of which only three were on target, and the second half started with Odegaard dallying on another chance.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2023

In doing so, McAfee showed he’s not one for dallying, setting the trial 11 days before the Nov. 3 deadline.

From Slate • Sep. 12, 2023

Stop dodging and dallying and dancing around the inevitable.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 15, 2021

In the meantime, a few brands are dallying with cool stuff on the side.

From New York Times • Mar. 25, 2019

The unit organizer, who had been dallying with his pencil, looked up.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright