hesitate

“I was reassured that when the moment came she didn’t hesitate to reach out,” said Leonard, 57, of Allendale, N.J.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026

Even if he is defeated on Tuesday, Mr. Netanyahu could decide to launch one last strike that he may believe his successor would hesitate to execute.

From Salon ● Oct. 27, 2026

Individuals often hesitate to admit what they don’t know.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026

When asked who stood out at practice, Redick didn’t hesitate.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026

Major Puff would not hesitate to claim ownership if he really wanted the almost perfect burrow.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el

She hesitates, then blurts out the news, barely holding back laughter.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

While she hesitates to call it a rebrand, Day said her hard pivot in the hyperpop direction was nerve-racking at first.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2026

Most people recognize the familiar situation at a restaurant or dinner party when one plate arrives early and the person served hesitates to start eating.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 12, 2026

That is the case for Lucia May, aged four, who hesitates as she looks at skulls peeking from wooden boxes, some still with some hair.

From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2025

“I’ll find a new hiding spot, so—” He hesitates, and I think he might be trying to say something like so you don’t have to deal with me anymore.

From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender

Several men, mostly middle-aged or older, hesitated before answering.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

But that is a moot point: Ever since she was a toddler she’s never hesitated to take issue with me.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026

Software engineer Simon Martin, 44, who lives in Ancoats, recounted how a cab driver told him he would have hesitated once to pick him up, when the area was riddled with crime.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

Publishers in America hesitated to bring out the book, but when G.P.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026

Jeremy hesitated, then released his hold on the creature.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville

I don’t want to escalate too quickly and create pressure, but I also don’t want to miss opportunities by hesitating too long.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026

"I'm hesitating because I'm speaking on behalf of other people and that's very difficult to do," he said.

From BBC ● Apr. 18, 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

Although police still can use less-lethal weapons to contain unruly demonstrators, the city claimed the rules put officers at risk of hesitating in chaotic situations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 17, 2026

The spectators saw Lancelot hesitating over the man, then heard his voice coming muffled by the helm.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White