hesitancy

Example Sentences

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So I don’t feel any hesitancy about maintaining the path I’m on, and I feel I have full support of the sitting and retired judges.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

European flight prices are falling as airlines try to overcome customer "hesitancy" over the economic hit from the US-Israel war with Iran, Wizz Air's chief executive has said.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

This hesitancy is a counterpoint to the flood of money going into 529s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

"It's likely that there will be a bit more hesitancy and that passengers will book their flights less far in advance," a phenomenon already seen during the Covid pandemic, Chiambaretto said.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

The hesitancy in her eyes makes me want to reassure her, but I don’t think I can explain in any way that will satisfy my parents.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed