hesitate
Example Sentences
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Plans know that supplemental benefits are a big draw and hesitate to make cuts—especially to the “table stakes” benefits of dental, vision, and hearing,” says Robin Duddy-Tenbrunsel, principal at Avalere Health, a consultancy.
From Barron's
Babs hesitates for a second, like she’s about to say something else, but then another table calls for her.
From Literature
Blonde hair, broad smile, arms glistening with sweat from the heat, she didn’t hesitate: she hugged us immediately.
From Salon
Jackson hesitated, with one hand already hoisting the shepherd’s pie dish.
From Literature
Developing the ability to deploy platoons of robots that can carry out orders without hesitating also speaks to skepticism in Beijing about the reliability of PLA mission commanders.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
