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as in to delay
to move or act slowly
even though the hurricane was fast approaching, federal and local politicians wasted precious time diddling
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as in to cheat
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
an unscrupulous Broadway producer diddles little old ladies by persuading them to invest in a surefire flop
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as in to play (with)
to handle thoughtlessly, ignorantly, or mischievously
if you use my home theater system, don't diddle with the settings—everything has been professionally calibrated
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