How to Use indecision in a Sentence
indecision
noun- They were paralyzed by indecision.
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The time for indecision is over if the West is to save itself.
— Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 6 Nov. 2023 -
That indecision led to him changing clubs and missing the greens at the par-3 fourth and par-4 fifth.
— Jesse Smithey, Detroit Free Press, 6 Apr. 2018 -
When faced with indecision, resist the impulse to contract your arms and hold close to the wall.
— Jacqueline Detwiler-George, Popular Mechanics, 16 Mar. 2021 -
So much so, in fact, that some leaders get stuck in the quicksand of indecision.
— Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 16 June 2022 -
But the effect of Trump's indecision and lack of expertise is the same.
— Amber Phillips, Washington Post, 18 Jan. 2018 -
Be on the lookout for indecision, and be ready to decide on a path and move forward.
— Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com, 21 Sep. 2020 -
Here’s what Musk gained from his 17 days of drama and indecision: Not much.
— Recode Staff, Recode, 27 Aug. 2018 -
Blind or not, there certainly seems to be lot of indecision and tears in the new trailer.
— Ruth Kinane, EW.com, 2 Feb. 2022 -
How come your food is just like your ... there’s this constant indecision of food.
— Eric Johnson, Recode, 17 Dec. 2018 -
The trade-off is that indecision comes with a cost, one way or another.
— Martha C. White, wsj.com, 16 Oct. 2023 -
And there's a strong case to make that Trump and his indecision are major reasons the government shut down in the first place.
— Amber Phillips, Washington Post, 22 Jan. 2018 -
Prince also pushed me to always be open to a new idea, a new road and not to hold myself back with indecision.
— Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 1 June 2017 -
The indecision at the trade deadline the last two seasons was reflective of that.
— Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Sep. 2023 -
If you're plagued with indecision, choose something from this list of the best classic horror movies of all time.
— Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 19 Aug. 2022 -
Part of the indecision on the pitching staff is tied to pitchers who might not be available for Opening Day.
— Jeff Wilson, star-telegram, 19 Mar. 2018 -
His indecision leads the heirs in question — his daughter Rhaenyra and his son Aegon — to battle for the crown.
— Aja Romano, Vox, 17 June 2024 -
Trump has made this very difficult As much as Trump would like to make this about the wall, this all seems to be, at its heart, about him and his indecision.
— Emily Stewart, Vox, 21 Dec. 2018 -
So, book a karaoke party and be prepared for the delightful indecision that the Can Jam can cause.
— Matt Duckor, Bon Appétit, 2 July 2019 -
The long case reflects indecision over what to do about design patents.
— Joe Mullin, Ars Technica, 23 Oct. 2017 -
But in the near term, the effect of Trump’s indecision on towns like Coatesville has been immediate.
— Time, 15 Feb. 2018 -
That indecision has left an opening for what were once Wall Street’s go-to stocks—the megacap tech players.
— Jj Kinahan, Forbes, 9 Apr. 2021 -
The two House members said the tide has turned, and each day of indecision from Mr. Biden would be met by more Democratic requests to step aside.
— Major Garrett, CBS News, 18 July 2024 -
Some parents say indecision about what to wear is the most aggravating in the preschool years.
— Leslie Brody, WSJ, 15 Oct. 2018 -
Or the sassy customer in the pie shop near Glacier who teased us endlessly about our indecision over which flavors to choose.
— Paul J. Heney, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2023 -
And the measured style that had been a campaign asset had begun to look like indecision.
— Robert D. McFadden, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2020 -
The trade This presents traders with a dilemma, and options markets reflect the indecision.
— Michael Khouw, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2024 -
Such indecision on the part of the filmmaker is surprising, because the film opens with a sermon on the nature of choice.
— Peter Keough, BostonGlobe.com, 2 May 2018 -
Two-minute magic Having a deadline stops indecision in its tracks.
— Jodie Cook, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024 -
But even with opportunities to run at their defence, his final ball was poor, with crosses behind or over Bukayo Saka in the first half and moments of indecision in the second.
— Art De Roché, The Athletic, 25 Aug. 2024
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