twiddle

Example Sentences

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Biden said he had tasked his entire administration with finding levers to pull and knobs to twiddle that might reduce inflation.

From Salon • May 28, 2024

"It's July 2023. Building out the leadership of that operation today, so they can sit around and twiddle their thumbs for the next six months would be nuts," he said.

From Reuters • Jul. 18, 2023

After engaging the system, you can twiddle your toes and put your hands in the air like you just don’t care.

From New York Times • Feb. 4, 2022

“Don’t wear a necklace if you’re tempted to twiddle it,” advised the paper.

From The Guardian • Sep. 19, 2020

When he heard her coming, he would lay aside his work, lean back, and twiddle his thumbs.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham