hesitation
Example Sentences
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For Nazakat Ali, that hesitation has become part of the job.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
With less hesitation, Bell, 40, acknowledges that he finds a certain kinship with his character.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
His teammates, however, backed him without hesitation, saying he was one of the smartest players in baseball and made the game look easy through hard work.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
It was the greatest honor of the loyal Lewis’s life, and he accepted without hesitation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
And yet, as they headed back to Saigon, she felt some hesitation.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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