dithering

Example Sentences

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After some dithering, I settled on my home state of New York.

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026

Gaye is a dithering stage mother, and the younger cast members, looking to Charlie for guidance, have a reluctant mentor on their hands.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025

He is dithering on whether to get in on the action and take credit for it, or avoid the risk of it all going sideways and being stuck with the consequences.

From Salon • Jun. 20, 2025

The GMB union said the government's plan to support the "beleaguered" steel industry provided "desperately needed" funding after "years of dithering".

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2025

“A Princess’s reception? A Royal Command?” she shrieked, dithering.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck