dawdle
Example Sentences
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He added that central banks’ reliance on backward-looking economic data meant they were likely “to dawdle, rather than hike.”
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
While these cities dawdle, the region’s residents suffer the effects of the housing shortage: high rents, overcrowding, eviction and homelessness.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2024
If a few passengers dawdle while stowing their bag and finding their seat, it can make the difference between a flight being on time or late in the government’s official statistics.
From Washington Times • Oct. 19, 2023
Allison said it’s important for investigators not to dawdle.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 25, 2023
I dawdle outside the bathroom until the Candor man walks out, and then walk in before the door has a chance to shut properly.
From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth
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