1
as in delayed
to move or act slowly
don't dillydally on the way to the store
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as in hacked (around)
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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Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes.—
Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
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Several school districts in Massachusetts and New Hampshire have delayed the start of classes Wednesday because of the freezing rain and icy roads.—
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The charred smell of the blaze still lingered in the air Monday.—
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That transfer collapsed and, while Frankfurt’s interest has lingered, reports in Germany claiming an agreement to resurrect any deal have been premature.—
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The Open Book author has previously poked fun at the tuna gaffe.—
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Scott Adams, who kept cubicle denizens laughing for more than three decades with Dilbert, the bitingly funny comic strip that poked fun at the absurdity of corporate life, before racist remarks got him pink-slipped, died Tuesday.—
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Gatlin paid an Atlanta audiovisual contractor $2 million, who then kicked back $1 million to her, according to court records.—
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Conley drove, kicked back to Edwards, who hit Reid in the corner.—
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Sure enough, Hill took a short swing pass, collided with a would-be Georgetown tackler around the 10-yard line, and dragged three Eagles forward before falling on the pylon for a touchdown.—
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In the June incident, Ross broke the window of a car when the driver refused to exit the vehicle and then found himself being dragged at least 50 yards when the driver hit the gas.—
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Cover with lid; shake vigorously until chilled, about 30 seconds.—
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Recent events seem to have chilled that possibility, pun partially intended.—
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One team member crawled inside and fired paintballs filled with vegetable oil, wildlife organization BEAR League told Fox News Digital on Thursday.—
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Scott’s almost-every-snap status has largely crawled under the radar this season.—
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According to Day, Linen has a quiet quality which instantly warms and softens a space while creating a sense of ease and can make a room feel lived in and relaxed while still giving it a polished look.—
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The low-rise, relaxed fit tapers at the ankle for a flattering shape that still feels casual.—
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“Dillydallied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dillydallied. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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