1The company will temporize on the merger until the market stabilizes and they can secure a better deal.
2Is it wise to temporize in the face of an emerging crisis, or should decisive action be taken immediately?
3The politician's tendency to temporize on key issues has eroded public trust in their leadership.
4Avoid temporizing when faced with a difficult decision; instead, weigh the options carefully and choose the best course of action.
5There is a fine line between prudent delay and temporizing; the former can be a wise strategy, while the latter can be a recipe for disaster.