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dawdle
verb
hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.
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ˈdɔːdəl
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verb
hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.
verb
waste time
“Get busy — don't dally!”
verb
take one's time; proceed slowly
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Get busy — don't dally!
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