- present participle of hesitate.
hesitating
Example Sentences
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A young man in his 20s, with wonder: “I would trade my Canadian passport for American citizenship without hesitating a single second. Some states have no state income tax.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
They held them up to the light, pressed them between their fingers, hesitating — until, one by one, they took a bite.
From Salon ● Mar. 17, 2026
That removed a near-term overhang on the stock, but private lenders are hesitating to back its plans, according to Schwartz.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 25, 2026
Although police still can use less-lethal weapons to contain unruly demonstrators, the city claimed the rules put officers at risk of hesitating in chaotic situations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 17, 2026
“I’ve been hesitating to call,” he said slowly.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
