fence-sitting
Example Sentences
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Thirty-five countries, including China, India, South Africa and Cuba, abstained, but a number of fence-sitting countries, including Saudi Arabia and Brazil, voted yes this time.
From Washington Times • Oct. 12, 2022
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
Whether fence-sitting lawmakers can be persuaded is the question.
From New York Times • Oct. 4, 2016
Sorry Bangladesh and Ireland fans, class-A fence-sitting from me.
From BBC • Feb. 25, 2011
This is a logical position; fence-sitting insurgents aren't likely to jump over to our side if it looks like the other side is winning.
From Slate • Jun. 15, 2010
