hesitating

Example Sentences

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The U.S. didn’t become the world’s financial center by hesitating in moments of technological change.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 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 can still 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 • Oct. 7, 2025

Buddy singled me out, hesitating there in the red jacket.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath