hesitation
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“That horrible act was stopped because of the courage and professionalism of law enforcement — the officers who responded without hesitation and did their jobs as they were trained to do,” Blanche said Monday.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
That said, sources have told BBC Sport that working within the club's current model is causing hesitation from coaches who would normally be considered for the role.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
His teammates, however, backed him without hesitation, saying he was one of the smartest players in baseball and made the game look easy through hard work.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
“We shall have no hesitation to act if and when necessary, but there is no rush,” Bank of France Governor François Villeroy de Galhau said Wednesday.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
There was a little hesitation in Emma’s answer.
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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