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indecisive

[in-di-sahy-siv] / ˌɪn dɪˈsaɪ sɪv /


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"From a US perspective, I would say the US was operationally brilliant but the conflict was strategically indecisive," said Singh, now managing director at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s disaster chief quietly retired in late December amid criticism over the state’s indecisive stance on whether soil testing was necessary to protect survivors of the Eaton and Palisades fires.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026

“They’re indecisive because they’re unsure of their personal finances or they’re hoping interest rates are coming down.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025

India only managed 12 fours throughout their innings, five of them from the bat of Mandhana, who looked constantly indecisive about whether to attack or focus on batting through the innings.

From BBC • Jul. 19, 2025

The sound would jag around in our air for an indecisive second before the balcony’s occupants accepted it and sent their own guffaws to riot with it against the walls of the theater.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou




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