The committee has been marking time instead of making the necessary reforms.
Politicians should suit the action to the word instead of making empty promises.
Lonely in a new city, he turned to drink instead of making friends.
My mistake was wishing and hoping instead of making it happen.
She prefers to chew on it quietly instead of making impulsive choices.
The committee keeps spinning its wheels instead of making a clear decision.
They often use up precious time debating trivial matters instead of making decisions.
A menudo malgastan un tiempo precioso debatiendo asuntos triviales en lugar de tomar decisiones.
I always weigh my options instead of making impulsive choices about my career.
Siempre barajo las opciones en lugar de tomar decisiones impulsivas sobre mi carrera.
The committee is clearly playing for time instead of making a decision today.
El comité claramente está ganando tiempo en lugar de tomar una decisión hoy.
They will always side with friends instead of making an objective decision.
Siempre se pondrán del lado de sus amigos en lugar de tomar una decisión objetiva.
They chose to furlough several workers instead of making permanent layoffs.
Eligieron dar licencia a varios trabajadores en lugar de hacer despidos permanentes.
She loses time by hesitating instead of making quick and decisive choices.
Ella pierde tiempo dudando en lugar de tomar decisiones rápidas y decisivas.
He was frustrated with treading water instead of making tangible progress.
Estaba frustrado por no avanzar en lugar de hacer progresos tangibles.