temporizing

Example Sentences

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed a key ally from his new Cabinet, bowing to a ruling from the Israeli Supreme Court after days of temporizing.

From Washington Times • Jan. 22, 2023

Amleth, as he is called, is no student philosopher, temporizing over the nuances of being and nonbeing.

From New York Times • Apr. 21, 2022

US history accordingly reveals a rich tapestry of legal suits, counter suits, interstate conflicts, water theft, treaties, compacts, agreements, accords, lobbying, bullying and temporizing.

From Nature • Feb. 21, 2017

I think that your husband’s temporizing may be a better strategy than outright refusal.

From Slate • Oct. 13, 2015

"Well, well, I'll sleep on it," said the Captain, temporizing.

From The Girl Crusoes A Story of the South Seas by Strang, Mrs. Herbert