Diddle
Diddle verb - To move or act slowly.
Usage example: even though the hurricane was fast approaching, federal and local polticians wasted precious time diddling
Tarry
Tarry verb - To move or act slowly.
Usage example: the dean tarried in making his decision, still not sure if he should suspend the student or not
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