dithering

Example Sentences

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After some dithering, I settled on my home state of New York.

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026

Pentagon dithering over the Navy’s sixth-generation fighter, the F/A-XX, has delayed its development and led to hundreds of millions in contract-extension costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 2, 2025

But sentimental pride in their “burden of leadership,” nonsensical dithering and a gathering fear that the surroundings hold impending doom to them personally, make even crafting the usual gibberish impossible.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 18, 2024

The inquiry heard senior consultant Dr Stephen Brearey was "dithering" about reporting concerns about Letby because he was "influenced" by Ms Powell, who had said she could not have done anything wrong.

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2024

I’ve seen it many times, her dithering, fumble-footed efforts to appease him.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood