hesitation
Example Sentences
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It was the greatest honor of the loyal Lewis’s life, and he accepted without hesitation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
These shortcuts make impulse buying “almost effortless,” Florida-based VyStar Credit Union says, and removing the ease of a one-tap purchase forces a moment of hesitation that could save your budget.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
"I can say it openly, that we have become Naxal-free -- there is no hesitation in saying this," Shah told parliament, adding that "once the entire operation is completed, I will also inform the country."
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
Once I asked Ben if he would be ready to play for me and for England he straight away, and without hesitation, said he would love that and he was desperate to come back.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
They reached the island after sunset and made camp on the shore with no hesitation at all.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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