diddle

Example Sentences

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Kecmanovic, though, wins four points in a row ... only to be diddled by an incredible lob; deuce it is, then again when Monfils nails a blazing forehand.

From The Guardian

“We are looking at a way to get the vaccine distributed to tens of millions of people. There’s money in that bill. This president is diddling around and he may actually veto it.”

From Washington Times

Alfred sat in his room, wheezing away on his accordion, diddling its buttons, dutifully memorizing polkas and waltzes and marches and the “Mexican Hat Dance.”

From New York Times

“I took an hour diddling with this online shopping business — it’s kind of new to me,” Govan said.

From Washington Post

It nearly releases Insigne, who tries to diddle Maitland-Niles with a gorgeous spin, but the Arsenal man reads the situation and doesn’t buy the dummy.

From The Guardian