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  • 101fence-sitting — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun Etymology: fence (I) + sitting (n.) : a state of indecision or neutrality with respect to conflicting positions his reluctance to commit himself publicly has the appearance of fence sitting …

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  • 102fence viewer — noun : a local official who administers the fence laws (as by inspection of new fence and settlement of disputes arising from trepass by livestock that have escaped enclosure) …

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  • 103fence-sitter — {n.} A person unable to pick between two sides; a person who does not want to choose. * /Daddy says he is a fence sitter because he doesn t know which man he wants for President./ …

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  • 104fence-sitting — {n.} or {adj.} Choosing neither side. * /You have been fence sitting for too long. It is time you made up your mind./ Contrast: MAKE UP ONE S MIND, TAKE SIDES …

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  • 105fence-sitter — {n.} A person unable to pick between two sides; a person who does not want to choose. * /Daddy says he is a fence sitter because he doesn t know which man he wants for President./ …

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  • 106fence-sitting — {n.} or {adj.} Choosing neither side. * /You have been fence sitting for too long. It is time you made up your mind./ Contrast: MAKE UP ONE S MIND, TAKE SIDES …

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  • 107fence-sitting — noun Date: 1904 a state of indecision or neutrality with respect to conflicting positions • fence sitter noun …

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  • 108fence-sitter — noun see fence sitting …

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  • 109fence-sitting — See fence sitter. * * * …

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  • 110fence-mending — /fens men ding/, Informal. n. 1. the practice of reestablishing or strengthening personal, business, or political contacts and relationships by conciliation or negotiation, as after a dispute, disagreement, or period of inactivity. adj. 2. of,… …

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