1
as in delayed
to move or act slowly
don't dillydally on the way to the store
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2
as in hanged (around or out)
to spend time doing nothing
restaurant employees who, during the slow periods, would rather be doing something instead of just dillydallying
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According to the Danville San Ramon, Moseby’s criminal trial has been delayed eight times in recent years as both his attorneys and prosecutors from the district attorney’s office have requested more time to work on the case.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025 -
The saga has seen enforcement of the ban-or-sale law delayed multiple times as the app has become a flashpoint in US-China relations.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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As the audience roared with applause, her words lingered—a call for women to trust their instincts, use their voices and believe that advocacy is not just healing for others, but for themselves.—
Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
10 Oct. 2025
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The injury has lingered, leading to his missing Week 6.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Tommy Edman and Max Muncy poked singles against him to draw Kerkering into the game, with one out needed to get into the 12th inning.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Esiason also poked fun at Sims after the broadcaster missed a workday during the early portion of the 2025 season.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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This time, of the five live roaches, the least shy sashayed across the floor in front of the cookline and crawled under a dining area table.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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Bamboo Penny’s 5270 W 116th Place, Leawood A live cockroach crawled on the wall next to the rice cooker at this Leawood Thai restaurant.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
6 Oct. 2025
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Everything froze in time until the ball crashed against the foul pole and kicked back into the playing field, making the stadium sound like the old place across the street sounded in the dynastic nineties.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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The music cut out, leaving the three of them to deliver powerful harmonies before the band kicked back in.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
5 Oct. 2025
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Netanyahu systematically ignored this imperative and thus dragged Israel into its current predicament.—
Ehud Barak,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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Simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and the back of a spoon leaves a trail when dragged through, about 8 minutes.—
Elizabeth Mervosh,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
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How to Serve It As Ever's 2024 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is best served well-chilled, ideally between 45°F and 50°F, to highlight its bright citrus notes and refreshing acidity.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Oct. 2025
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Yet the categories—Rags to Riches, Overcoming the Monster, Crime Pursued by Vengeance, All Sacrificed for Passion—still ring true to anyone who’s dipped into folklore or chilled with Netflix.—
Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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Compared to London Fashion Week, where washes were bold and individuality was on display, jean choices in Italy were relaxed and laidback.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Oct. 2025
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There's something so alluring, yet relaxed, about the sexiness of a one-piece with strategic peekaboos paired with loose suit trousers.—
Clare Holden,
Glamour,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Dillydallied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dillydallied. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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