dithering
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Only after more than two years of dithering did the court fire Mr. Khan for “serious misconduct and serious breach of duty.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
After months of burying the accusations, and more than two years of dithering, the International Criminal Court at last fired its prosecutor, Karim Khan.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Winchcomb says some of the "dithering" may be because of the potential knock-on effect of any legislation for users of mobility scooters.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Also speaking on The Sunday Show, Swinney called on the UK government to "stop dithering" and "get on with taking some decision" about reducing energy costs.
From BBC ● Mar. 15, 2026
A terrible shadow fell across her before she even noticed in her dithering way that something might be amiss.
From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck
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