hesitant
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“We’re also a little hesitant to show V3 off because we find our competitors do a frame-by-frame analysis whenever we release something and copy everything they possibly can,” said Musk on April 22.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
They are hesitant to buy homes that are outdated or need repairs due to the uncertain cost of renovations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
Profits at Micron and its rivals have been soaring exponentially, but some investors have been hesitant to get too excited, as the memory market is known to deliver dramatic booms and then busts.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026
Previous city leaders were too hesitant to build temporary housing for homeless people, she said, leaving them to languish on sidewalks while waiting for government-funded apartments to be built.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
A slight tilt of his head, and a hesitant nod, makes me remember what Lily said.
From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson
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