hesitant
Example Sentences
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She’s sometimes hesitant, then almost every time the movie finishes and she says, “I loved it.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
But many companies were hesitant and said they would need security guarantees and an overhaul of Venezuela’s legal and commercial framework to consider diving in.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Research shows that employers think that those who “opt out” of their jobs aren’t ideal employees, and are therefore more hesitant to hire them.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
Nall said while she is hesitant to use the word “optimistic,” she has been seeing improvements in AI’s answers since they’ve been doubling down on their efforts to influence LLMs.
From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2026
Her voice is different now, a little hesitant.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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