hesitance

Example Sentences

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While the current hostilities could lift hesitance in the short term, common interests, and especially the profit opportunity, should keep these transits growing over time, he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Analysts attribute part of China's hesitance to Beijing's desire to balance energy imports from different suppliers and not become too reliant on any one source.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

“There may also be hesitance to contact other government organizations due to fear of the unknown or a past negative interaction. Working with law firms and attorneys can also be overwhelming.”

From MarketWatch • Dec. 30, 2025

While that may sound like a good thing all around, it may be why employers are showing signs of hesitance about hiring new workers, with payroll growth decreasing by 269,000.

From Salon • Dec. 3, 2024

I move with hesitance toward the kitchen and notice that the light’s on.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak