on the fence
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UBS’ Timothy Arcuri explicitly cited “consumption headwinds” in the smartphone market, saying it was enough to keep him on the fence for now.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
Now, he said he’s seeing people who might have been on the fence about buying an EV make the switch because of gas prices.
From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026
Pomona College politics professor Sara Sadhwani said she has never seen so many major candidates on the fence about a mayoral bid so close to the filing deadline, which is noon on Saturday.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026
"I do always look forward to seeing what might end up on the fence next, but Oz probably doesn't agree as he always gets a jumpscare whenever there's a new one," the 33-year-old said.
From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026
Guzzo asked, one hand on the fence, but hesitating.
From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds
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