hesitate

When asked who stood out at practice, Redick didn’t hesitate.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026

Doubts about how well the vaccine works are among the reasons parents hesitate to get their children the flu shot, CDC surveys show.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

They have prompted Health Secretary Yvette Cooper to say she "will not hesitate" to hold the system to account at every level.

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

He said he wouldn’t hesitate to act if the inflation picture worsened.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026

“And,” I hesitate, “I think I will work faster alone to replace the ruined defoliant.”

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

She has an up-and-down relationship with her one close friend, and she hesitates to bother her adored brother, Laurie, if it means bothering Laurie’s wife.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

“He has spent his life working hard to support his family and never hesitates to help those in need. Now, he is the one who needs help.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026

Most people recognize the familiar situation at a restaurant or dinner party when one plate arrives early and the person served hesitates to start eating.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 12, 2026

That is the case for Lucia May, aged four, who hesitates as she looks at skulls peeking from wooden boxes, some still with some hair.

From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2025

She hesitates before she speaks, like she’s sifting through words, making sure she chooses the right ones.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

But, even so, she hesitated for years before speaking out, partly because she "really, really" doesn't want to hurt people.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

He hesitated to predict how the case will play out, noting that he could see the court agreeing to seek out more facts or opting not to micromanage CARB’s allowance decisions.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026

He hesitated before adding, “And you’ll have to call my college. Tell them I won’t be able to attend.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026

During some calls, Sheinbaum hasn’t hesitated to interrupt Trump to clarify issues of relevance for Mexico.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026

“As I was saying earlier, sir, I’d like to have the elevator operator’s uniform so I can . . .” I hesitated, not wanting to say wash my dress.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

I don’t want to escalate too quickly and create pressure, but I also don’t want to miss opportunities by hesitating too long.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026

Participants at the Santa Marta meeting believe the real purpose of the meeting is to show those who are hesitating about the transition that there is a critical mass moving in favour of renewables.

From BBC ● Apr. 24, 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

“Executives are realizing that their target demographics may be hesitating a bit with spending, so they’re less cavalier about passing through higher prices.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 9, 2026

It was an easy shot into the top corner and Alex took it without hesitating.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz