hesitant
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During a call with reporters, Fiddelke noted that consumers remain hesitant as the Iran war drives up prices for gas, clothing and the materials that go into the products on retailers’ shelves.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
Gromov said he saw "quite high" chances of a full commercial deal being struck, while Korolev was more hesitant, expecting only "affirmation of political support, not final agreements".
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
After Davis was contacted the day before weekend two, she watched Sarandon’s appearance and was initially hesitant: “I thought, I can’t come up with something that good, and they said, ‘No, it’s OK.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
Buyers are also worried about the job market and turned off by still-high home prices, making them hesitant to commit to a purchase, agents say.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
When Rishi sat down, there was a weird sort of hesitant, crackling silence in the air.
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
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