fence-sitting
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With the Knicks in the Finals for the first time in a generation, New Yorkers have become increasingly unwilling to tolerate fence-sitting — even from one of the world’s most famously friendly Muppets.
From Salon ● Jun. 7, 2026
Some fans are incensed at what they call "fence-sitting".
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2026
Ali Shihabi, who has ties to the royal court, says the kingdom’s new tone signals to “any fence-sitting clerics” that moderation is the only path to take going forward.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 10, 2021
And that could mean if Raimondo and other fence-sitting lawmakers were reluctant to move on legalization before, Sessions’ announcement will make them even harder to persuade, said Rep. Scott Slater.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 17, 2018
He and McChrystal are now trying to reprise these sorts of deals in Afghanistan, but it's unclear whether they can offer much that's compelling to insurgent or fence-sitting Pashtuns.
From Slate ● Nov. 30, 2009
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