hesitant
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The uncertainty has made some hesitant about visiting the City of Light.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
After the World Cup, Thomas Tuchel was asked whether he had seen his version of England during the tournament - a question that drew a hesitant and unsure answer.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
McKinsey’s Kelkar said the companies making actuators and related components like gears are hesitant to make big investments since the industry is still developing and major use cases are still years, if not decades, away.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
“I’m hesitant to call ‘Melania’ propaganda because I can’t imagine anyone watching this movie and thinking that Melania Trump comes off well,” Times film critic Amy Nicholson wrote in a February review.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
Redemption stood up and took a hesitant step toward the creature.
From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi
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