hesitating

Example Sentences

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Participants at the Santa Marta meeting believe the real purpose of the meeting is to show those who are hesitating about the transition that there is a critical mass moving in favour of renewables.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

The U.S. didn’t become the world’s financial center by hesitating in moments of technological change.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

They held them up to the light, pressed them between their fingers, hesitating — until, one by one, they took a bite.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

That removed a near-term overhang on the stock, but private lenders are hesitating to back its plans, according to Schwartz.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026

By the way Sam was hesitating as he moved through that sentence, I could tell his mother was coaching him on the other end.

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez