haw

Example Sentences

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But Baron Hoover did not answer straightaway; he hemmed and hawed and cleared his throat.

From Literature

The admiral hemmed and hawed as the giant beast approached.

From Literature

There’s not much hemming and hawing over the dilemma.

From Los Angeles Times

Invariably, Mitchell said, “the guy would hem and haw,” then opt for treatment.

From Los Angeles Times

I was hemming and hawing if I should even put this in because I hate to blow up a spot.

From New York Times