Hesitant when switching articles in journal (7)

I believe the answer is:

dithery

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'hesitant' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for dithery that I've seen before include "Hesitating" , "Uncertain" , "Indecisive" , "Hesitant" , "Unsure" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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