* Despite the approaching deadline, Sarah continued to dawdle, wasting precious time on social media.
* The children dawdled on their way to school, stopping to admire every ladybug and dandelion they saw.
* He dawdled in the bookstore, browsing through every section and picking up countless books.
* Don't dawdle! We need to leave for the airport right now!
* He dawdled at the coffee shop, enjoying the aroma and the peaceful atmosphere.